The woman who conquered the sky. Growing up as the daughter of a lord in the African bush, young Beryl has no interest in silk dresses and etiquette. Instead, she is strong and brave, having learned everything about horses from her father. However, in the British protectorate - the later Kenya - at the turn of the last century, there is no place for such a wild girl. Until she finds a kindred spirit in Karen Blixen - and in her lover, the aviator and big game hunter Denys Finch Hatton, the adventure of her life. A grand epic of Africa and the true story of aviation pioneer Beryl Markham, who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic. "Paula McLain has an incredible gift for bringing characters to life." Jojo Moyes. "A wonderful page-turner." Anita Rohland, Der Tagesspiegel. "What a woman!" Saskia Stöcker, Freundin.