The White Shadow - Softcover

Eames, Andrea

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846555698 ISBN 13: 9781846555695

Publisher: Harvill Secker, 2012

Synopsis

Tinashe is a young Shona boy living in a small village in rural Rhodesia. The guerilla war of the late 1960s haunts the bushlands, but it only infrequently affects his quiet life; school, swimming in the river, playing with the other kids on the kopje. When his younger sister, Hazvinei, is born, Tinashe knows at once that there is something special about her. Their life in the village, once disturbed only by the occasional visits of his successful uncle and city cousin, Abel, now becomes entangled with the dual forces of the Shona spirit world and the political turmoil of the nation. As Tinashe, Hazvinei and Abel grow older, their destinies entangle in ways they never expected. Tinashe is prepared to follow his sister anywhere - but how far can he go to keep her safe when the forces threatening her are so much darker and more sinister than he suspected?Andrea Eames weaves together folklore and suspense in this compelling tale of a boy struggling to do the right thing in an unpredictable world.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrea Eames is also the author of The Cry of the Go-Away Bird.

Review:

"Eames grew up in Zimbabwe and conveys a strong sense of political turmoil enflamed by sinister witch doctors, brutal guerilla factions and superstitious misogyny...compelling." -- Alfred Hickling Guardian "A lovely writer... This is a bolder and welcome move for Eames, writing outside of her own direct experience." Independent on Sunday "The book blends folklore and superstition perfectly with accessible language, relatable characters, believable dialogue and a fast-paced, well-structured plot...yet another powerful piece of writing." For Book's Sake "An extraordinarily drawn tale." Book Trust

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvill Secker
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1846555698
• ISBN 13: 9781846555695
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336