Tandia

Discover the powerful narrative of 'Tandia', a gripping novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of South Africa. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2006, offers readers a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and the impact of societal violence. Tandia, a beautiful teenager of mixed African and Indian heritage, faces unimaginable challenges after a brutal encounter with the police. Her journey takes her from the depths of despair to a new life in a brothel, where she uses her intelligence and beauty as tools for survival. As she trains to become a terrorist, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Peekay, an idealistic Oxford undergraduate and a world-renowned boxing champion. Their forbidden love story defies societal norms, showcasing the complexities of race, love, and resistance in apartheid-era South Africa. With 800 gripping pages, 'Tandia' offers readers a potent mix of action, romance, and social commentary that resonates deeply in contemporary discussions about race and identity. Grab your copy today and plunge into this transformative reading experience. Enjoy the benefit of FREE shipping on this item, although do note that combined shipping is not available. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143004547
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 800


Description:
Half-African, half-Indian and beautiful, Tandia is just a teenager when she is brutally attacked and violated by the South African police. Desperately afraid and consumed by hatred for the white man, Tandia seeks refuge in a brothel deep in the veld. There she learns to use her brilliant mind and extraordinary looks as weapons for the battles that lie ahead- she trains as a terrorist. But then Tandia meets a man with a past as strange as her own- Peekay, an Oxford undergraduate who is also the challenger for the world welterweight boxing championship - and a white man. And in a land where mixed relationships are outlawed, their growing love can only have the most explosive consequences ...

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