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| Cover design by Stella Stofberg |
When Loyalties & Love Collide
Side with the English? Never!
The sibling rivalry between brothers Pierre and Jan
Rousseau escalates when the Smuts Government declares war on Nazi Germany.
Pierre, the charming extrovert, chooses the more glamorous option, heading ‘Up
North’ with the Air Force, whereas his ruggedly handsome rightwing brother Jan
joins the militant wing of the Ossewa Brandwag, the Stormjaers.
The story tracks their adventures during the conflict,
reaching a climax when Pierre survives a spell ‘on the loose’ in Italy and
returns home. It portrays the deep division World War II created between
individuals, as well as political and language groups in South Africa, and the
life-changing impact it had on many lives.
You’ll be fascinated as you follow the brothers’ hairy
– often romantic – adventures.
Amelia de Vaal, well-known editor and literary
translator, wrote:
I enjoyed being reminded of the complex nature of war
– and especially the disastrous consequences of limited access to information
had for the world at large. It’s hard to imagine in this day and age of
tweeting and instant messaging that there were times when people sincerely
didn’t know the truth before it was too late. (Wir haben nicht gewusst!)
