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Tandia

The sequel to Power of One
By Bryce Courtenay
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Tandia by Bryce Courtenay is a powerful narrative set in South Africa during the apartheid era. It follows the intersecting lives of Tandia, a young woman dealing with the brutal realities of racial injustice, and Peekay, a character finding his place amidst a divided world. Together, they navigate personal struggles and societal challenges, painting a harrowing picture of love, conflict, and resilience in a tumultuous time.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories of resilience and personal growth set against the backdrop of significant historical and social change. It explores themes of love, struggle, and justice, following compelling characters in a richly detailed setting. If you enjoy narratives that weave together elements of romance, history, and the harsh realities of society, this novel could captivate your interest.

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Tandia

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. Here, she trains as a terrorist. But then Tandia meets a man with a past as strange as her own.

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Tandia sat waiting anxiously for the fight to begin between the man she loved the most and the man she hated the most in the world. Tandia is a child of Africa - half Indian, half African, beautiful and intelligent. She is only sixteen when she is first brutalised by the police.

Her fear of the white man leads her to join the black resistance movement, where she trains as a terrorist. With her in the fight for justice is the one white man Tandia can trust, the welterweight champion of the world, Peekay. Now, he must fight their common enemy in order to save both their lives.

'This is a marvellous book ...first and foremost it is a momentous story, for Bryce Courtenay is a glorious storyteller.' - The Advertiser

'Nine hundred pages of sheer blockbuster pleasure.' - Sunday Age

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Tandia by Bryce Courtenay is generally praised for its engaging storytelling and the development of strong, complex characters. Reviewers often highlight how the novel tackles serious social issues, blending emotionally intense narratives with historical contexts. Some readers appreciate its depth and the way it addresses themes of justice and racial tension, though a few mention that the pacing can occasionally be slow.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143004547

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 55.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 632g

Pages: 800

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About the Author

Bryce Courtenay is the bestselling author of The Power of One, Tandia, April Fool's Day, The Potato Factory, Tommo & Hawk, Solomon's Song, Jessica, A Recipe for Dreaming, The Family Frying Pan, The Night Country, Smoky Joe's Cafe, Four Fires, Matthew Flinders' Cat, Brother Fish, Whitethorn, Sylvia, The Persimmon Tree, Fishing for Stars, The Story of Danny Dunn, Fortune Cookie and Jack of Diamonds. Bryce Courtenay AM passed away in November 2012, aged seventy-nine, at his home in Canberra.

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