A modern tale set in a primeval world. A European business man tries to remake himself in the South American jungle by smuggling diamonds.
Charlie Fisher, an unsuccessful importer of fruits and vegetables, goes to Guyana in the late seventies to lie low for a while after the breakup of his marriage.
There, in the remote interior of the country, he meets some shady characters and sees one last chance to get his life back on track.
But terrible things are happening in Guyana, events which will change the history of the country forever. Charlie is faced with difficult choices if he is to get out alive, not least who to trust.
Set in a relatively unknown region, The Land of Many Rivers deals with themes including broken families, the futility of materialism and the restorative powers of Mother Nature.
Robert Frische captures the essence of the Caribbean in this darkly comedic and intriguing adventure.
COPYRIGHT ROBERT FRISCHE 2003