Jake Mitchell is a driven student with little regard for apartheid laws. In spite of this he has an overwhelming fear for the security forces. His resolve is tested when he falls in love across the race barrier with the neighbour’s daughter, Lana. The consequences are dire for Jake and his family, as they suffer emotional turmoil at a time when the apartheid regime is at it’s height in South Africa. This heart-rending story is testament to how the human will can be stronger than the difficult circumstances that surrounds it and the healing power of forgiveness.

This is not just a book about apartheid - it’s an anthology of how the lives of millions of South Africans were affected by this dark period in the history of our country.