The purple violet of Oshaantu
Andreas, Neshani, 1964-20112023
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'The Purple Violet of Oshaantu' is the moving story of two ordinary women living in rural Namibia. In exploring tales of their marriages to vastly different men, Neshani Andreas exposes the burdens they carry and the friendships they must forge in order to survive. When Ali arrives in the village of Oshaantu, she is met with a cold welcome. Only the young mother next door, Kauna, is willing to truly accept Ali's presence. Kind-hearted and married to an abusive husband, Kauna quickly becomes more than just a neighbour - she becomes a friend, daughter, and someone to mentor. Disaster strikes when Kauna's husband is suddenly found dead at home, causing the villagers to suspect her of poisoning him. What follows is an emotive account of Kauna's journey into widowhood and Ali's bittersweet reflections on the beliefs and customs of her village.
Main title:
The purple violet of Oshaantu / Neshani Andreas.
Author:
Andreas, Neshani, 1964-2011, author
Imprint:
London : Head of Zeus, 2023.
Collation:
224 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: Oxford: Heinemann, 2001.
ISBN:
9781035900602 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92FICTION
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3684270