The Face Beside the Fire

by Laurens van der Post

David is a painter. We follow him through the vivid scenes of his boyhood in South Africa, to England, where he makes a reputation and an unfortunate marriage which comes close to destroying both his vision and his integrity.

Genres: Fiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1953

About the author

Sir Laurens Jan van der Post was a 20th Century South African Afrikaner author of many books, farmer, war hero, political adviser to British heads of government, close friend of Prince Charles, godfather of Prince William, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer, and conservationist.

Reviews

[Connor FitzGerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely stunning book. Sir Laurens at his very best. Can't put into words how insightful and beautifully written this book his (like all his works), so just get a copy and read it.

[Mariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

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