Cactus Rain Publishing presents…

A novel set in 1976, at the southern tip of Africa.

Under the African Sun is a tale about that desperate time just after university when career

choices are made intertwined with mating matters – love,

desire, work, all jostle for time and space. Gail Gilbride’s new novel puts the puzzle pieces of

a young graduate’s love life into a swirl of emotion and choice,

set on South Africa’s 1970s stage with the grim backdrop of

apartheid’s security police looming. Fresh, entertaining, emotional and enjoyable, this old-fashioned love story with a

twist is a delight to read.

Peter Sullivan, former Editor of The Johannesburg Star.   

In her story of love in a time of turmoil, Gail

Gilbride has captured the fear, the

excitement, the danger of a country on the

brink. Through a young woman’s coming of age, she documents also that of a society.

Dr Jo-Anne Richards, mentor at

allaboutwritingcourses.com.

Her latest novel is “The Imagined Child

A love story like this definitely needs to be

shared.Deborah is a character I

think so many people can relate to. It’s great that in

the story she accepts herself the way she is – starts writing what she

wants to write – and becomes stronger. And that throughout those years of turmoil she

retains her kindness and follows her heart. Though life dealt her and Chris a terrible blow, at the end the reader feels like both of them know they had something very special and will be okay. What I got from this story is a

reminder that love is such a gift.

Gillian Gilbride- First class flight attendant -

Etihad airlines.

The political and social backdrop to the story

makes it a very absorbing read. The

main character has an enviable career and

lifestyle, which makes me want to live in

1970s Cape Town, but a tumultuous love life

(which many will relate to). Highly recommend.

Andrea Gilbride Marketing specialist.

A hauntingly beautiful love story set against difficult times in South Africa. I carry it with

me in my heart.

Marie-Anne Ogle, Communication Skills lecturer at Cape Peninsula

University of Technology.

Gail Gilbride’s debut novel, Under the African Sun, set in South Africa during the

apartheid era, is a richly observed tale of love,

heartbreak and personal and political turmoil, delivered

with poignancy and a touch of humor. Readers will want to turn the pages to find out how the characters deal with and rise above the conflicts

that threaten their happiness and their futures in a country torn by racial discord. Deftly

written, heartfelt, and engaging, this charming book

will appeal particularly to lovers of romance and

historical fiction.

Lynette Brasfield, Author, Nature Lessons: A Novel,

St. Martin’s Press, NY, 2003,

Available from

Cactus Rain Publishing

and Amazon

www.cactusrainpublishing.com