The Flame Trees of Thika (1981)

Elspeth and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships with both Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the onset of WW I, and the changes it brings.

Writing:
  • Elspeth Huxley

Stars:
Release Date: 1981-09-01
Seasons: 1
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 60
Season 1 Episode List