The Promise by Damon Galgut
A modern family saga written in gorgeous prose by three-time Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut.
Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa.
Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country—one of resentment, renewal, and, ultimately, hope. The Promise is an epic drama that unfurls against the unrelenting march of national history, sure to please current fans and attract many new ones.
Series includes:
Mon. Oct 24: The Promise by Damon Galgut
Mon. Nov. 28: Fight Night by Miriam Toews
Mon. Jan. 30: The Magician Novel by Colm Toibin
Mon. Mar. 20: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Mon. May 8: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams