Released on = January 7, 2007, 9:37 am

Press Release Author = John Gaudet/Brandylane Publishers

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = A novel that foreshadows what will happen fourteen years
later with the outbreak of WWI and the bitter fighting between British and German
colonial troops in East Africa. Gaudet captures the spirit and essence of the
Victorian Africa of the British, of the Africans, and of the world.

Press Release Body = Brandylane Publishers, one of Virginia's most respected names
in publishing, today released a novel set in the last few years of Victoria's reign
at the height of the Empire, a period marred by unrest in Africa. The British are
building a railroad in their Kenya Colony, an exciting world of hate, passion,
loyalty and violence. Stories abound about the wild nature of the line-shaky wooden
trestle bridges over enormous chasms, man-eating lions pulling railway workers out
of carriages at night-and back home the British Parliament is upset that
construction of what the Africans call the Iron Snake will never return the enormous
investment. The tabloid term, 'Lunatic Express,' seems to fit.

Join the brave spirited Alice McConnell, the Hon. Geoffrey Brian Scofield Stanford,
and a host of other fascinating, passionate characters as they witness Africa's
first steps into the modern era, and in the process, the transformation of their own
lives.

The author, John Gaudet has set a fast-paced, believable adventure that has just the
right balance of humor, pathos and passion to succeed. He is a writer in the
tradition of the best historical adventures and his book benefits from many years
living in Africa. His work has appeared in the Washington Post and various literary
and local magazines, including Pleasant Living a bi-monthly magazine dealing with
life in the Chesapeake Bay.

"The Iron Snake is an example of what hard work, extensive travel, determination and
talent can achieve." - Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the Botswana
Mma Ramotswe series, and 2004 Author of the Year, Great Britain.

"...a fascinating and well-written glimpse into colonial Africa, a good mix of
history, romance and adventure." - Barbara Esstman, Night Ride Home, ABC Movie
Special and the 200th Hallmark Hall of Fame by Hallmark Productions.

Please send tear sheet to: Brandylane Publishing, Inc.:
Brandylanepublishersinc@yahoo.com

The book can be ordered from fine booksellers or directly from the publisher by
e-mail or calling 804.644.3090, faxing 804.644.3092, or by writing: 5 South First
St., Richmond, Virginia 23219. Quantity discounts available to booksellers. VISA
and MasterCard welcomed.

ISBN 1-883911-72-9 trade paperback 5.5"x 8.5" Price: $16.95, plus shipping and
handling. 5% VA Sales Tax (VA buyers only). Visit us online at
www.brandylanepublishers.


Web Site = http://www.theironsnake.com

Contact Details = Brandylane Publishers, Richmond VA.
Media contact: Mary Tobey, Publicist or Robert Pruett 804.644.3090 or
rhpruett@brandylanepublishers.com; 5 South First St., Richmond, VA 23219
Book info contact: John Gaudet jjgaudet@aol.com; or www.theironsnake.com