The unlikely secret agent

Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous 1963 South Africa, the story unfolds as the white state faces mounting pressure. The narrative begins with a dramatic police raid on Griggs bookstore in Durban, leading to the arrest of Eleanor, the manageress's daughter. This pivotal event highlights the tensions of the era and the personal struggles of those caught in the political turmoil, exploring themes of resistance and the impact of state oppression on individual lives.