The White Shadow

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A young boy struggles to protect his mysterious and gifted younger sister in this suspenseful story set against the backdrop of the Zimbabwe War of Liberation. Shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize 2012. 'Look after your sister, Tinashe.' When Hazvinei was born, Tinashe knew at once that there was something different about her. Growing up in a rural Rhodesia still haunted by memories of the recent guerilla wars, Tinashe knows he must take extra care of his sister. But Hazvinei is a wild spirit and soon the village starts to whisper - dark talk of curses and spirits. Tinashe is prepared to follow his sister anywhere - but how far can he go to keep her safe when the forces threatening her are so much darker and more sinister than he suspected

Reviews

Eames conveys a strong sense of political turmoil enflamed by sinister witch doctors, brutal guerilla factions and superstitious misogynycompelling. -- Alfred Hickling * Guardian *
An extraordinarily drawn tale. * Book Trust *
Eames is a lovely writer -- Lesley McDowell * Independent on Sunday *
One of the most beautifully written, sad, magical yet clear-eyed novels I've read by any author for many years * Wales Arts Review *
The book blends folklore and superstition perfectly with accessible language, relatable characters, believable dialogue and a fast-paced, well-structured plot...yet another powerful piece of writing. * For Book's Sake *
Atmospheric...Eames is a writer who injects even the grimmest if scenarios with an overarching tenderness * Independent *
Combining folklore with politics and plenty of heartwrenching moments, Eames offers beautiful and sympathetic descriptions of the world she creates without losing sight of the tragedies in her character's lives -- Daniel Falconer * Big Issue in the North *

Author Bio

Andrea Eames was born in 1985.She was brought up in Zimbabwe, where she attended a Jewish school for six years, a Hindu school for one, a Catholic convent school for two and a half, and then the American International School in Harare for two years. Andrea's family moved to New Zealand in 2002.Andrea has worked as a bookseller and editor and now lives in Austin, Texas with her husband. Her first novel, The Cry of the Go-Away Bird, was published in 2011.