The Petals of the Rose Have Withered

<p>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.</p>