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First published in Britain in 2002 (and written years earlier), this sole novel from Egyptian-born, South African-raised Afrika is based on his experiences in Italian and German prisoner-of-war camps in World War II. After receiving a letter from his dying camp mate Danny in England, the protagonist, Tom, a former South African soldier, recalls his difficult years as a prisoner. While dealing to some extent with livin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More