Author’s note
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Author’s note
Much of this story deals with African traditional beliefs and medicines. I have researched and consulted as widely as I can on this subject in the hope of ensuring accuracy and sensitivity.
For consistency, I have used the following spellings: umuthi or ‘the/their muthi’ (plural: imithi), a term which encompasses a range of traditional medicines, and sangoma (plural: izangoma) for a traditional healer.
The settlement of Killarney is fictitious, as are Lion Plains and Leopard Springs game reserves and the Hippo Rock Private Nature Reserve. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve and adjoining Kruger National Park are real, safe and beautiful places. I urge you to visit them as soon as you can.
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