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Something of Value by Robert Ruark follows the friendship of Peter Mackenzie, a white British colonist, and Kimani, a Kikuyu tribe member, set against the backdrop of the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya. As political tensions rise and violence erupts, their bond is tested, leading to a dramatic and tragic confrontation. The novel explores themes of colonialism, land disputes, and the fight for independence. Sensitive topics include racial violence and colonial exploitation.