AWARD-winning and bestselling South African author Jackie Phamotse is set to captivate readers once again with the release of The Advocate, the much-anticipated follow-up to her acclaimed novel The Tea Merchant (longlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Award and shortlisted for the SA Book Awards).
A Powerful Story of Family and Corruption
The Advocate explores the collapse of the Coal family’s dynasty, where behind a polished exterior lies a fragile empire. Luna Parks’ troubled marriage unravels under the weight of secrets, only to be further tested by the arrival of an unwelcome guest on the family farm.
As the menacing influence of the Fletcher family spreads across Clanwilliam, an advocate emerges as the final defender against greed and corruption.
At the centre stands Cameron Coal, caught in an impossible choice: will love save the family’s legacy, or will it destroy everything built over generations?
Set against South Africa’s tense rural backdrop, the novel interrogates the cost of power, the fragility of justice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
About Jackie Phamotse
Jackie Phamotse is a celebrated novelist, businesswoman, activist, and philanthropist.
Her debut novel, BARE I: The Blesser’s Game (2017), won the African Icon Literary Award in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2018.
She followed this success with I Tweet What I Like, inspired by Steve Biko’s seminal work.
In 2020, Jackie’s BARE II: The Cradle of The Hockey Club won the SA Book Award for Best Fiction.
Her fourth novel, Bare IV: Mercy, earned her a Nielsen BookScan and SAPnet bestseller nomination in 2023. She has been honoured for her contributions to literature and activism, including recognition at the Women of Wonder Awards.
