The African Queen (novel)

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The African Queen is a 1935 novel by English author C. S. Forester, set in German East Africa during the opening months of World War I. The story follows Rose Sayer, a British missionary's sister, and Charlie Allnutt, the mechanic of a small steam-powered boat, as they travel down a river and attempt to destroy a German gunboat. During their journey, the two overcome dangerous rapids, mechanical failures, and tropical conditions while developing a romantic relationship. The novel was adapted into the 1951 film The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. It was also adapted for radio in 1952 and 2015, and a television film based on the characters aired in 1977.

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