Hans van Rooyen, a former apartheid police general, lives out his final days in a care home—haunted by secrets he never confessed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Zoe Zondi, the daughter of liberation activists, becomes his caregiver. As their unlikely bond deepens during the isolation of lockdown, buried truths surface, and both must confront the past to find peace. A poignant, layered tale of guilt, healing, and the redemptive power of storytelling.
"A beautifully crafted tale of forgiveness, truth, and reconciliation," praises EW Blog. Critics describe Ntshingila's prose as "tender and unflinching, giving voice to the silenced and the complicit." Winner of the Sharjah International Book Fair Best International Fiction Award 2022. Perfect for fans of The Cry of Winnie Mandela, The Architecture of Loss, and The Woman Next Door.
Format: Trade Paperback (Proof Copy)
Condition: Very Good - Minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight
