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|title=Philida

|author=Andre Brink

|publisher=Harvill Secker

|date=August 2012

|summary=A compelling look at slavery in South Africa just prior to the emancipation enforced by the British during the 1830s. ''Philida'' provides an intriguing insight into the heritage, attitudes and emotions of all the parties as well as a feel for the times; a fine example of history, alive and personalised.

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Philida falls in love with Frans, the son of Cornelis Brink and they have four children together creating a tragedy on two counts: only two children survive and their love is troubled. For this is South Africa in 1830 and Philida is only the Brinks' 'knit girl': a slave specialising in the family's knitting.