Harte van ’n Seekat
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Hansie is different. He lives in a world of feathers, secrets and memories that refuse to let him go. But behind his vulnerability lies a truth far darker than anyone suspects.
When a mysterious castle and the people connected to it draw him closer to the truth, a disturbing story of abuse, power and betrayal begins to unfold. Alongside Benni and Neels, Hansie is pulled into a world where innocence is destroyed, silence is dangerous and justice can carry a terrible price. How far would you go to make those who broke you pay?
Harte van ’n Seekat is a dark, unflinching psychological thriller about trauma, friendship, survival and the destructive power of secrets.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pieter van Zyl is an award-winning South African journalist and writer. A senior reporter at Huisgenoot, he previously worked for Beeld and Die Burger. His honours include four ATKV-Mediaveertjies, the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award and a Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for mental health journalism. His nonfiction debut, Gert & Joey, appeared in 2018. He lives in Sea Point, Cape Town.