The Abantu Jewel

About the Book

Set in the east of Africa, In the Serengeti National Park, lies a small town, Seronera. This place is home to the Serengeti Wildlife research centre, and the Wardens and local natives have set aside cultural differences, as life in Africa eventually unites its inhabitants. The story of the Abantu Jewel, known only by a few, is told to a group of young school-going teenagers, Dale, Themba and Jane, and as with all curious teenagers, they decide to investigate the story further. All previous owners of the Abantu Jewel faced extreme danger and even murder, and so the teenager’s lives are changed dramatically when they are suddenly forced to fight for their own lives, and their friendships and love are put to the test. What was a quiet, peaceful town, is now thrown into chaos as Seronera’s residents now have to fight against other native soldiers and warlords to help save their children. A riveting tale ofadventure, excitement and romance and a MUST read for all ages.

About the Author

Stewart was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 19 July, 1947. He was the eldest of three boys and a sister. His formative years were spent on a farm just outside Pietermaritzburg where he learnt to speak Zulu fluently, later becoming proficient in the Afrikaans language, English being his mother tongue. Once he became of school going age his parents moved to Durban. He had a great passion for airplanes with a desire to be a fighter pilot once he graduated from high school. However his dreams were shattered when his height became an issue, being too tall to qualify. He also had a great love and respect for the sea, spending many hours fishing from a boat or from the shore. As a young man he was a very vibrant, outgoing person. In his later years he developed severe heart problems, which limited and restricted daily activities. Having a fertile imagination he channeled some of his creative ideas into writing. He wrote 4 novels in total but considered Abantu Jewel to be the best of his creative writing skills shortly before his death at the age of 53. He is sorely missed by his wife, three children and grandchildren.