A Land Rover Named Lucy

A Land Rover Named Lucy by Andrew Edwards is a true adventure memoir about three young blokes, one rusting Series III Land Rover, and a delivery run from England to West Africa that quickly turns into something far bigger. If you love travel writing with grit, humour and heart, this one will pull you right in.

Edwards, a test race car driver, sets off from Cambridge with two mechanically handy mates and a vehicle that seems determined to fall apart at the worst moments. From snowy Spanish mountain passes to the immense Sahara, they deal with breakdowns, border bureaucracy and the kind of on-the-ground uncertainty no guidebook can prepare you for. Along the way, strangers met in harsh places reshape what the trip means.

Perfect for readers of survival stories, African travel, road-trip nonfiction and anyone drawn to tales of friendship under pressure.

Take the long way with Lucy—you’ll be glad you did.