Drums Afar: An International Romance is a novel written by John Murray Gibbon. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Canadian woman named Mary MacNeil, who travels to West Africa to work as a nurse. Mary is an adventurous and independent woman who is excited to explore a new culture and make a difference in the lives of the people she meets.While in Africa, Mary meets and falls in love with a British doctor named...