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A South African "The Help", this novel is set against the turbulent backdrop of wartime and apartheid-era South Africa. It's a thought-provoking and assured debut, with a moving portrayal of the relationship between mistress and servant, and friendship across the divide.
Synopsis
A South African THE HELP, THE HOUSEMAID'S DAUGHTER is a startling and thought-provoking debut novel which intricately portrays the drama, dynamics and heartbreak of two women against the backdrop of a beautiful yet divided land.