A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve

In A Change In Altitude, we meet Margaret and Patrick, a married couple who are off on a year-long adventure living in Kenya. Shortly after their arrival, they meet a British couple who invites them to move into the guest cottage on their property. A quasi-friendship develops and the two couples make the decision to climb Mount Kenya. But during their ascent, a terrible accident occurs and Margaret and Patrick marriage struggle to overcome the tragedy and keep their marriage intact. One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was the picture it gave me of life in Kenya, both for the expatriates and the local people. The differences are just striking and really make you think about the injustices that so many people must endure.