Fathers and Fugitives

A debut novel by S.J. Naudé explores themes of family, loyalty, and belonging through the story of Daniel, a London-based journalist who returns to South Africa to care for his ailing father and confronts his past. As he navigates a surprising inheritance clause and reconnects with relatives on the family farm, Daniel embarks on a life-changing journey involving an ill child and an extended voyage to Japan. The novel is a richly layered story filled with vivid characters, unexpected twists, and a nuanced look into South Africa’s recent history.