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BOOK REVIEWS
THE HIDDEN Sweeping and evocative, The
Hidden Girl is a lost treasure from
GIRL the global number one bestselling
author Lucinda Riley.
By Lucinda Riley You can’t alter destiny…
Born and raised in a small village
on the Yorkshire moors, Leah
Thompson grows more beautiful
each day. When she catches the at-
tention of the influential, troubled
Delancey family, she knows her life
will never be the same again.
Years later, Leah takes the model-
ing world by storm, traveling from
Milan to London and New York
and living in luxury. But her past
follows her like a dark shadow,
mysteriously intertwined with the
tragic tale of two young siblings in
Poland during the Second World
War. ATMO SFIRE
As two generations of secrets By Jan Braai
threaten to explode, Leah is haunt- Atmosfire is an all-encompassing
ed by a fatal, forgotten prophecy guide to everything Jan Braai cur-
from her past, and must fight to rently knows about braaiing. It is a
challenge the destiny that has celebration of this wonderful South
been mapped out for her in the African tradition; in which 15–20 mil-
stars… lion South Africans participate each
Price: R380.00 year on 24 September on National
Braai Day.
THE PROTECTOR To celebrate the 20th anniversary
of this cultural event; Jan Braai has
By Tony Park put together more than 200 recipes
A gripping new thriller by the master that can be cooked over and enjoyed
of adventure Tony Park about rescue, alongside a wood fire. Divided into 20
revenge and redemption, and the chapters; the book includes recipes for
things we do to protect the ones we traditional favourites such as classic
love. potjies; steaks; burgers and ribs; to
less conventional dishes prepared on
Professor Denise ‘Doc’ Rado is South the braai; including pasta; pizza; salads
Africa’s expert on pangolins, busting and desserts.
poachers and freeing the endangered
anteaters in elaborate undercover Every dish is delectable, and the
stings. After a risky operation back- accompanying photography will have
fires, Doc’s life is shattered, but she your mouth watering; and your family
still has to lead an eclectic group of and friends clamouring for a get-to-
donors on a wildlife tour of Southern gether around the braai fire while you
Africa. put your braai skills to the test. Jan
Braai’s clear instructions and no-non-
But there’s a target on her back. As sense attitude to the art of braai will
the safari ventures deep into Africa, ensure that even newbie braaiers will
Doc fears they’re being followed and easily pull off these recipes.
she will do anything to keep them
all safe – especially Ian Laidlaw, a There is something for everyone in
handsome Australian businessman this book. Readily available ingredients
turned accidental philanthropist. Is mean it’s a breeze to put the meals
Doc being hunted by the poachers she together; as most items are probably
once fought, or is there some other on hand already; or can be sourced
bloodthirsty predator prowling the with minimal effort or a quick trip to
wilderness? the supermarket.
Price: R275.00 Price: R605.00
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