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Set in the black township of Makokoba in Bulawayo during the late 1940s, Butterfly Burning follows Phephelaphi, a vibrant young woman who feels a secret sense of freedom and independence. Her life takes a turn when she meets the much older Fumbatha, who brings hope and a desire that feels as fundamental to him as the land itself. Despite the genuine joy they share, Phephelaphi cannot settle for a single relationship. Her youth and belief in her own control lead her to explore the possibility of alternative futures, yet the close-knit community of Makokoba, where everyone knows each other, creates a mesh that is difficult to escape.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Yvonne Vera
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