Author: biancamarais

From the author of the beloved Hum If You Don’t Know the Words comes a rich, unforgettable story of three unique women in post-Apartheid South Africa who are brought together in their darkest time and discover the ways that love can transcend the strictest of boundaries.In a squatter camp on the outskirts of Johannesburg, seventeen-year-old Zodwa lives in desperate poverty, under the shadowy … poverty, under the shadowy threat of a civil war and a growing AIDS epidemic. Eight months pregnant, Zodwa carefully guards secrets that jeopardize her life.Across the country, wealthy socialite Ruth appears to have everything her heart…

“Radiant” (O, The Oprah Magazine): In 1970s South Africa, a white orphaned girl forms a close bond with her widowed Xhosa caretaker… until a betrayal occurs that might never be made right. “A stunning historical drama that shouldn’t be missed” (Publishers Weekly) and a BookBub Recommended Read.