Book II – the follow-up to The Tea Merchant
By Jackie Phamotse
How far can you distance yourself from your enemy without losing sight of the threat they pose? And how far can you go without becoming an enemy yourself?
These haunting questions set the tone for a story steeped in secrets, conflict and redemption.
In the shadow of a flawless facade, the Coal family’s dynasty stands on the brink of collapse. Luna Parks’ marriage rests on a fragile foundation of secrets and lies. The arrival of an unwelcome guest on the Coal farm ignites the spark that sets everything ablaze. In this unfolding storm, The Advocate becomes a story of truth, love and survival.
The unraveling legacy
As tensions rise, the Fletchers’ sinister grip on the town of Clanwilliam grows tighter. The Advocate emerges as the last line of defence against the forces of destruction. Cameron Coal faces an impossible decision. He must choose whether love will be the salvation or the downfall of the rooibos farm, a legacy built through generations of blood and sweat.
Meanwhile, Luna’s devotion is tested at every turn. She struggles to hold her family together while secrets threaten to tear them apart. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, and the truth becomes a weapon that could destroy everything they hold dear. The emotional power of the advocate lies in this fragile balance between hope and ruin.
Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s tumultuous rural landscape, this gripping tale explores the delicate dance between power, corruption and the human condition. The story confronts readers with uncomfortable truths about justice, loyalty and survival.
Can the advocate untangle the web of deceit surrounding the Coal family? Or will the pursuit of truth and justice be sacrificed at the altar of money and influence? In The Advocate, every choice has consequences, and every truth carries a price.
About the author
Jackie Phamotse is a celebrated writer, businesswoman, social activist, and philanthropist. Her debut novel, BARE I: The Blesser’s Game, published in 2017, earned her the African Icon Literary Award in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2018.
Her second book, I Tweet What I Like, drew inspiration from Steve Biko’s I Write What I Like and further established her reputation as a bold and socially conscious storyteller. Jackie won the 2020 SA Book Awards for Best Fiction for her novel BARE II: The Cradle of The Hockey Club.
In 2023, she received a nomination for a bestselling award from Nielsen BookScan and SAPnet for BARE IV: Mercy. Google recognised Jackie as one of South Africa’s most searched personalities in 2020. That same year, she won a Women of Wonder Award for her social activism, and the Generational Wealth Foundation listed her among the country’s most influential educators.
Through her work, Jackie continues to challenge societal norms and highlight stories of resilience, injustice and empowerment, qualities that shine vividly throughout The Advocate.
- PUBLISHER | Penguin Random House SA |
- ISBN | 9781776392292 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R320.00 |
- Classification | Novel |
