Description
Too Late the Phalarope by Alan Paton is a classic South African novel set against the racial laws and social divisions of apartheid-era South Africa. Pieter van Vlaanderen is a respected police lieutenant, athlete and family man whose life is threatened when he breaks the country’s strict Immorality Act.
As the consequences of his actions unfold, Pieter faces the loss of his reputation, position and relationships. Through his story, Paton explores guilt, prejudice, shame and the devastating effects of a society built on racial separation.
A good choice for readers interested in South African literature, historical fiction, apartheid-era South Africa and classic novels exploring social injustice and human relationships.
