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2000s: Against the striking backdrop of the Swazi mountains, five women are truly perfect roses in a difficult and thorny world.
The Kingdom of Roses and Thorns
What you need to know before your trail
Five Swazi women overcome devastating hardships with unwavering determination and inner strength. They are pulled between their faith in God, their knowledge of modern science, and their own traditional values. Anna, Sarie, Elizabeth, Busisiwe, and Thembekile all face different obstacles in their lives, but ultimately, they survive through the same strength, faith and perseverance that characterize women everywhere. Against the striking backdrop of the Swazi mountains, these women are truly perfect roses in a difficult and thorny world.
Locations
Reset- Swaziland/Eswatini
- A: Swazi mountains
- B: Hlane Royal National Park
- C: Ngwempisi Wilderness Area
Travel Guide
Swaziland/Eswatini
The Kingdom of Swaziland, in southern Africa, boasts breath-taking mountain ranges, friendly people and a peaceful political climate. Scratch the surface, and one finds a country battling the ravages of the world’s worst HIV/AIDS epidemic, devastating poverty, and the lack of rights for women.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Kingdom of Roses and Thorns
Destination/Location: Swaziland/Eswatini Author: Debra Liebenow Daly Departure: 2000s
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