Title
Born At The End Of The World
An epic story of love, espionage, and sacrifice.
In 1970s Ethiopia, 13-year-old Elen, determined to escape her arranged marriage, secretly abandons her tiny village, hoping to find refuge with her aunt living in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. Meanwhile, Girmai escapes his abusive step mother after the death of his beloved father, only to end up homeless and starving on the streets of the city. Overcoming the odds, Elen and Girmai both grow up to be successful business owners, each with their own lives and families.
When the Derg overthrows the Emperor’s government, Asmara becomes a nightmare of a dictatorial regime that tortures and kills civilians with impunity. Refusing to accept the injustice and mass killings of the Red terror campaign. Elen and Girmai join underground resistance movement of freedom fighters.
The stakes rise as the horror of Derg - sanctioned torture leaks out of dissident detention centers . Elen and Girmai struggle to maintain their precarious fight for justice and a growing passion for each other. Bound by courage and a love that defies circumstances, they find themselves on the front lines of a brutal struggle for freedom where every choice carries the weight of life and death.
Based on a true story. Born at the End of the World is a sweeping story of love and resistance, illuminating the resilience of the human spirit in one of Africa's darkest chapters in history.
An epic story of love, espionage, and sacrifice.
In 1970s Ethiopia, 13-year-old Elen, determined to escape her arranged marriage, secretly abandons her tiny village, hoping to find refuge with her aunt living in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. Meanwhile, Girmai escapes his abusive step mother after the death of his beloved father, only to end up homeless and starving on the streets of the city. Overcoming the odds, Elen and Girmai both grow up to be successful business owners, each with their own lives and families.
When the Derg overthrows the Emperor’s government, Asmara becomes a nightmare of a dictatorial regime that tortures and kills civilians with impunity. Refusing to accept the injustice and mass killings of the Red terror campaign. Elen and Girmai join underground resistance movement of freedom fighters.
The stakes rise as the horror of Derg - sanctioned torture leaks out of dissident detention centers . Elen and Girmai struggle to maintain their precarious fight for justice and a growing passion for each other. Bound by courage and a love that defies circumstances, they find themselves on the front lines of a brutal struggle for freedom where every choice carries the weight of life and death.
Based on a true story. Born at the End of the World is a sweeping story of love and resistance, illuminating the resilience of the human spirit in one of Africa's darkest chapters in history.
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At the moment, we deliver throughout Kampala and surrounding areas for a flat fee of UGX 10,000. With time, we intend to expand shipping across Uganda.
How long does an order take to arrive once shipped?
All orders made are processed and shipped as soon as possible. However, for orders made before 11am, delivery will be made within 4 hours. We offer next-day deliveries for orders made after 11am. Transit time will vary from location to location. Depending on your location, you might receive your order much earlier.
We are mindful that there might be delays caused by factors beyond our control. If this is the situation, we will attempt our best efforts to deliver store-confirmed orders within 24 hours. For order-related assistance, please contact us at: orders@foldedpages.co, WhatsApp us at: +256760657028 or call on +256743913208.
Extended Delays
In some instances, the delivery time may take longer than our policy states. If this is the case, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do everything we can to help you resolve any situation that we have control over.
Returns and refunds
Once a book has been purchased and delivery has been made, a return/refund is no longer possible. Only books that have been accessed via our “pick a book, leave a book” section can be exchanged for other titles offered in this section.
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