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Being here: Modern short stories from Southern Africa

Being Here

Penned By Robin Malan
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Being here: Modern short stories from Southern Africa

Being Here

Penned By Robin Malan
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Containing stories about and from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Mozambique since 1960, this is a vibrant collection, chosen to reflect the true experiences of these places and these times.

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Released December 31, 1994
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Robin Malan finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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