Rhino Dreams: A Novel

Rhino Dreams is a novel that follows Clare Rainbow-Dashell, a wildlife photographer who returns to California after a disastrous affair. She immerses herself in commercial work for a luxury safari lodge in Africa, complicated by her relationship with her employer and her attraction to a black rhino specialist. The novel explores the crisis of endangered species preservation and poaching, dramatizing the internal and external battles of three characters driven by fierce passions and divided notions of duty, ambition, and desire.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: She Writes Press

Clare Rainbow-Dashell, the sole offspring of delightfully unconventional, affluent hippies, has recently taken a break from her illustrious career as a celebrated wildlife photographer and returned to California to pursue her academic aspirations. However, a catastrophic liaison with a professor has transported her to another continent: Africa. There, she immerses herself in high-paying commercial work for a prestigious luxury safari lodge, aiming to reclaim her emotional and financial stability. This intricate narrative is further complicated by her relationship with her charismatic, domineering employer and her undeniable attraction to a renowned black rhino specialist—two men engaged in a fierce conflict over environmental politics and Clare herself.

Rhino Dreams unfolds against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Namib Desert, serving as a powerful testament to the dire crisis of endangered species preservation and the chilling realities of poaching. This compelling drama interweaves this very real ecological darkness with the internal and external struggles of three characters, each driven by intense passions and divergent notions of duty, ambition, and desire. The story oscillates between moments of humor and poignant introspection, offering a multifaceted exploration of the fragility and preciousness of life and love.

In the end, Rhino Dreams emerges as a poignant testimony to the delicate balance between existence and love, highlighting the profound implications of our actions on the world around us and the profound connections that can be forged between individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647423339