Set against the background of the cruel civil war that wracked Mozambique in the 1980s, the arrival of a fleeing, traumatized and wounded Dorlinda Matunse into the Machava family compound in Mozambique is a defining moment in all their lives. This is the gripping story of how they strive to escape Mozambique and cross the vast Kruger Park to make contact with people of their tribe in South Africa. It is a harrowing tale, though not related without humor, of a group in danger from hostile troops, marauding wild beasts and the forces of nature. Pathos, humor, cultural sensitivity, and unforgettable images are all features of this excellent and delicately understated novel. James O'Halloran is a Salesian priest who has spent over thirty years working abroad
