Family secrets run deep for Grace, a young girl growing up in Cape Town during the 1980s, spilling over into adulthood, and threating to ruin the respectable life she has built for herself.
When an old childhood friend reappears, Graces memories of her childhood come rushing back, and she is confronted, once again, with the loss that has shaped her. The novel is permeated with the long shadow cast by personal trauma, violence and loss on peoples lives.
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Family secrets run deep for Grace, a young girl growing up in Cape Town during the 1980s, spilling over into adulthood, and threating to ruin the respectable life she has built for herself.
When an old childhood friend reappears, Graces memories of her childhood come rushing back, and she is confronted, once again, with the loss that has shaped her. The novel is permeated with the long shadow cast by personal trauma, violence and loss on peoples lives.
Imprint | Modjaji Books |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | April 2017 |
Availability | In stock. We should be able to ship in 1 working day. |
Authors | Barbara Boswell |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 196 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-928215-24-0 |
Barcode | 9781928215240 |
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LSN | 1-928215-24-6 |
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