Linzi Glass

In Ruby's world colour matters. Her opulent Johannesburg neighbourhood is a far cry from the streets of Soweto where anger and hatred simmer under the surface. She might not see colour or race, but others do, especially when she falls for an Afrikaans boy.

It is spring 1966 and a family of wanderers has come to stay at Emily's unhappy Johannesburg home. The arrival of the 'gypsies' changes them all forever and destroys Emily's hopes of a happy family life.