The Petals of the Rose Have Withered

This novella is about the world-famous Swazi Reed Dance's uniqueness, splendour, awesomeness, magic, euphoria, beauty and richness of which there is no equal; world-over. Here, the harsh realities and unique Swazi culture will dazzle, mesmerise, intrigue, captivate, and touch the reader, all at once, An awe-inspiring story about cultural heritage and the plight of an orphaned girl-child. The narrative depicts breathtaking Swazi landscape, and rural grandeur of Swaziland with exotic settings and spectacular views of indigenous flora and fauna which is to die for. The story is set in Swaziland in the 1990's. Dudu, the protagonist, is a teenager, who finds herself being the breadwinner in a child-headed family. She has a strong will to survive but; will she manage to pull through the numerous colossal challenges? Overall, it is a poignant story of the struggles of numerous orphans and vulnerable children living in Swaziland.