Heavens May Fall, The (Paperback)

Paperback. Unity Dows fourth novel tells the story of Naledi Chaba, a young attorney who has to battle prejudices within the legal profession and in the broader society. Her clients are mainly women and children and she finds that under both traditional law and modern Botswana law they are without protection. The Heavens May Fall follows Naledi and her best friend and cousin Dr Mmdi More as they struggle against the frustrations of a society in transition. How can an unmarried, childless professional be expected to triumph even occasionally in a world caught between the local traditions and the cosmopolitan. Unity Dow's fourth novel tells the story of Naledi Chaba, a young attorney who has to battle prejudices within the legal profession and in the broader society. Her clients are mainly women and children, and she finds that under traditional law and modern Botswana law they are without protection. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …