Shanti, a bright teenager stifled by life in rural India and facing an arranged marriage, dreams that South Africa is an opportunity to start afresh. The Colony of Natal is where Shanti believes she can escape the poverty, caste, and troubling fate of young girls in her village. Months later, after a harrowing sea voyage, she arrives in Natal only to discover the profound hardship and slave labour that await her.
Spanning four decades and two continents, Children of Sugarcane demonstrates the lifegiving power of love, heartache, and the indestructible bonds between family and friends. These bonds prompt heroism and sacrifice, the final act of which leads to Shanti's redemption.
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Shanti, a bright teenager stifled by life in rural India and facing an arranged marriage, dreams that South Africa is an opportunity to start afresh. The Colony of Natal is where Shanti believes she can escape the poverty, caste, and troubling fate of young girls in her village. Months later, after a harrowing sea voyage, she arrives in Natal only to discover the profound hardship and slave labour that await her.
Spanning four decades and two continents, Children of Sugarcane demonstrates the lifegiving power of love, heartache, and the indestructible bonds between family and friends. These bonds prompt heroism and sacrifice, the final act of which leads to Shanti's redemption.
Both of the copies I ordered for a book club had so many misprinted pages, pages missing or in the correct order. I am very disappointed that this was not checked before shipping and that both copies were not complete.
Imprint | Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | September 2021 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
Authors | Joanne Joseph |
Dimensions | 234 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 360 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-77619-171-0 |
Barcode | 9781776191710 |
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LSN | 1-77619-171-4 |