{"product_id":"when-rain-clouds-gather-maru-bessie-head","title":"When Rain Clouds Gather \u0026 Maru – Bessie Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo novels, one extraordinary voice. This combined edition brings together two of Bessie Head's most celebrated works. \u003cem\u003eWhen Rain Clouds Gather\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a political refugee who finds hope and purpose in a rural Botswana village, while \u003cem\u003eMaru\u003c\/em\u003e explores prejudice, love, and identity through the tale of an orphaned Masarwa woman. Together, they showcase Head's lyrical prose and her profound exploration of human dignity and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimeless, compassionate, and deeply human — Bessie Head remains one of Africa's most important literary voices. Essential reading for fans of \u003cem\u003eNervous Conditions\u003c\/em\u003e by Tsitsi Dangarembga, \u003cem\u003eSo Long a Letter\u003c\/em\u003e by Mariama Bâ, and \u003cem\u003eA Grain of Wheat\u003c\/em\u003e by Ngũgi wa Thiong'o. A cornerstone of any African Women's Voices collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA  paperback (combined edition) in Good condition — moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45395844006003,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_df550f05-18ba-412e-bcea-8bcfa1b19b6b.jpg?v=1787656770","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/when-rain-clouds-gather-maru-bessie-head","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}