First published 1991
Tandia, a black teenager, is brutalized by the police, igniting a fiery rage against the white oppressors. Fleeing for her life, she finds refuge in a brothel, where she hones her mind and body for the battles ahead. But when Tandia crosses paths with a man haunted by his own troubled past, an unexpected bond forms, challenging her beliefs and altering the course of her crusade for justice.
Genres: historical-fiction, african-literature, thriller, social-justice
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: South Africa
901 pages · Paperback · Mandarin
Content warnings: abuse, racism, violence