Paula Hawkins (Into the Water)
their connection is immediate and undeniable — but as choices loom
the novel explores themes of displacement
This pulse-pounding novel proves why Lynda La Plante remains Britain's most celebrated crime writer
and themes of resistance and survival
Children of Sugarcane – Joanne Joseph psychological fiction Paula Hawkins (Into the Water)Richly researched, deeply moving, and vital a story of heritage, identity, and survival. Set against the backdrop of 19th century colonial Natal, Children of Sugarcane tells the story of Shanti, a young Indian woman who defies tradition by leaving her homeland to work on the sugarcane plantations of South Africa. Joanne Joseph weaves a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and survival, illuminating the untold histories of indentured labourers and the