Scatterlings

Abram, a South African winemaker, tells his story of treason due to his love for his wife and children. His wife, Alisa, outlines her displacement, and their daughter, Dido, is troubled. The story starts with the wind not knowing who will get lost, turn back, or reach 'home.' Scatterlings is the 2019/2020 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award winner.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 180 pages
\n Publication date: 20 September 2020
\n Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
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In this captivating journey, individuals will face diverse paths and experiences. Some may stumble and lose their way, while others may choose to abandon their quest and turn back. However, a select few will persevere, unwavering in their determination, until they reach the very end. These diverse travelers will each have their own tale to tell, shedding light on the events that unfolded along their arduous path. Abram, a South African winemaker with a mysterious background, whether English or Dutch, depending on the listener's attention, will recount the tumultuous events that unfolded in his life. His story begins with the breakdown of his marriage, the struggles his children faced in gaining citizenship in their country of birth, and the unjust attempts by his country to imprison him and seize his assets. What is particularly ironic is that Abram's treason resulted from his deep love for his wife and children. Alisa, Abram's wife, will provide a different perspective, outlining the intricate details of her displacement. She knows that her ancestors were once enslaved and brought to the Caribbean islands, where she was born in 1882. Tragically, her birth parents passed away, leaving her in the care of an Englishman who raised her in the United Kingdom. Along the way, the story introduces Dido, their troubled eldest daughter, as well as an angry man and a woman who harbored a secret she should not have. Thus, the narrative begins, with the wind unsure of who will face the trials of disorientation, who will choose to retreat, and who will ultimately find their way back to the place they call home.

Scatterlings, the 2019/2020 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award winner, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. It explores the complexities of relationships, the challenges of identity, and the search for belonging in a world that is ever-changing. Through the vivid narratives of these characters, readers are invited to reflect on their own journeys and the choices they have made along the way. Whether lost, abandoned, or persevering, each person's story is a unique testament to the human experience and the power of hope and perseverance.

\n Weight: 298g\n
Dimension: 155 x 237 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781431429851\n \n