Between Sun and Sand: A Tale of an African Desert

"Between Sun and Sand: A Tale of an African Desert" by William Charles Scully is a story that transports you to the dry lands of South Africa, where tough Trek-Boers and the last traces of the native Bushmen struggle to survive, introducing Old Schalk Hattingh, a wise old leader, and a fascinating young woman named Susannah, who must navigate their challenging lives among cultural clashes. The story begins by showing the unforgiving lands of Bushmanland, which becomes the central stage as the Trek-Boers try to make a living against the long gone Bushmen. We learn about themes of survival and adapting to a hard land, short on water and resources, hinting at evolving relationships, most notably with the arrival of Max Steinmetz, a young Jewish man who finds his life entwined with the community, and as the characters’ lives unfold, the book begins showing explores love, culture, and the raw truth of existence in the African desert.