~ Trade Paperback

~ New Release - 2022

Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa . . . 

Reunited by three funerals over three decades, the dwindling family at The Promise's center reflect the atmosphere of their country, an atmosphere of resentment, renewal, and possibility in an epic drama that unfurls against the unrelenting march of history.   

“Galgut’s compelling new novel blends characters and history and intricate themes to reveal the devastating impacts of white privilege and institutional racism … The Promise is timely, relevant, and thematically significant.” -- Booklist