Description
Murder at Morija: Faith, Mystery, and Tragedy on an African Mission by Tim Couzens, edited by Richard Elphick, examines the 1920 poisoning of Édouard Jacottet at the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society in Basutoland (Lesotho). Drawing on meticulous historical research, Couzens investigates the circumstances of Jacottet’s death, exploring questions of faith, betrayal, and the challenges of missionary life in isolated southern Africa. The book combines elements of biography, detective inquiry, and social history, revealing Jacottet’s dedication to the people and language of Lesotho, his scholarly contributions, and the complex dynamics within the mission. Richly contextualised, it illuminates the broader cultural, religious, and historical setting of early 20th-century southern Africa, while recounting a gripping story of tragedy, courage, and intrigue.
Ideal for readers interested in African history, missionary work, and historical mysteries, this work situates a singular event within its wider historical and social landscape.
