Red Dust is a novel written by Gillian Slovo that tells the story of a young lawyer named Sarah Barcant who returns to her homeland, South Africa, to represent an anti-apartheid activist accused of murdering a white policeman. As Sarah delves into the case, she is forced to confront her own past and the complexities of the country she once called home.
The novel explores themes of justice, reconciliation, and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa. Through Sarah's journey, readers are taken on a gripping and emotional ride that challenges their perceptions of right and wrong, guilt and innocence.
Red Dust is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the struggles of a nation grappling with its past and striving towards a more just future.