by Alan Paton
First published 1987
In the segregated South Africa of the 1940s, two very different men - a liberal white pastor and a Black activist - are drawn together by a shared hope for their country's future. As their paths collide, they must navigate a world of racial tensions, political upheaval, and personal sacrifices. With the stakes rising, they fight to preserve what they hold most dear - their loved ones, their principles, and their beloved nation on the brink.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-literature, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: South Africa
Period: 1940s
336 pages · Hardcover · Scribner
Content warnings: racism, violence