WITH Marko van der Colff FACILITATOR Elna van der Merwe
Dieper as drome is the well-known actor Marko van der Colff's debut novel. Marcus Moore leaves his parents' home of poverty in Scotland after a violent incident. His eyes are full of shiny stones and he gets on a ship to South Africa. His dream destination is Kimberley and later the bustling city of Gold. He gets to know legendary fortune seekers, swindlers and self-made tycoons like Barney Barnato. He also rubs shoulders with historical figures such as Olive Schreiner, Cecil John Rhodes and Paul Kruger. It is about a fascinating time in South Africa's history and it is also a timeless love story.
