Africa, specifically South Africa, is the site of the First Boer war. This is the source of the fighting that is constantly mentioned in Romance of a Shop. More importantly, this is where Frank goes to illustrate the war for a newspaper in order to increase his prospects.
"'A woman shot at Turnham Green,'" cried Phyllis, glancing down a column of miscellaneous items, while the lamplight fell on her bent brown head. "'More fighting in Africa.'” (Chapter 10)
‘"Frank has gone to Africa for the present,’ said Lucy.” (Chapter 16)
“Phyllis was at the table, yawning over a copy of The Woodcut; which was opened at a page of engravings headed: ‘The War in Africa; from sketches by our special artist.’” (chapter 17)
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