Philida – André Brink Like New A masterpiece of grief and

A masterpiece of grief and healing

is now the God Emperor of Dune

• Innovative retelling of Homer's Odyssey

When Scottie realises she will never become a mother

she sees past his walls to the boy who desperately needs saving

Philida – André Brink Like New A masterpiece of grief andFreedom begins with the courage to speak. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Philida tells the story of a young slave woman in the Cape Colony in 1832, just before emancipation. Philida, owned by Cornelis Brink, dares to lodge a formal complaint against him for breaking his promise of freedom. Through her voice, Andr Brink explores themes of oppression, resilience, and the fight for dignity blending historical fact with imaginative storytelling to