Set in the 1900's this story is about a young man who leaves his family to begin a new life.
This is the story about the Fourie family, successful ostrich farmers who are forced to sell up and move away from Oudshoorn when the ostrich feather trade declines. They move to the little village of Kirkwood, on the banks of the Sundays River.
The story follows the life of Petrus Fourie, the oldest son, who decides to move away from the family and start his own life on his own farm.
The trials and tribulations of starting out in the wilderness coupled with the elation of taking a wife and raising a family in the 1900's is shared with the reader.
The beginning of citrus farming in this area is portrayed, the depth of family relationships and friendships that span decades as well as racial barriers are explored as people in South Africa look beyond the colour of their skins, into each other's hearts.
A historical novel which would be well read on the grass under an orange tree, with a box of chocolates for company.