Alinta, raised in a simple land far from the white man, is suddenly thrust into their realm through no fault of her own. Suddenly, she must learn to survive amongst these strange, unfamiliar creatures. But not all white men treat her the same: Some see her as the frightened girl she is, and some see her as the amazing woman she is about to become. Follow along as this primitive aboriginal child/woman attempts to survive in a new and rapidly changing world.
Genre: FICTION / LesbianVery good seller
The heat would have killed a lesser man or woman, but the small group was used to it. They stood there for a moment, each standing on one leg as they waited. Had they sat on the ground or laid down; the heat would have been infinitely worse. The sand was blistering hot to the touch. By standing with only one foot touching the scorching sands at a time, it lessened the amount of fiery heat their bodies had to deal with. The woman and girl watched warily as the male leader chewed thoughtfully before pointing with his chin, grunting out a command, and nodding. A young boy rushed up, just in time for them all to head out again. Resentfully, he sighed at the missed opportunity for a rest. The older man glared warningly at him for a moment, and when the young boy glanced over, he saw a similar look on the older woman and an almost smug look on the young girl’s face. She turned and headed out, following the older man, who had immediately turned away.
Moving around a spinifex, the boy startled two lizards sheltering in its welcoming and limited shade. His spear caught one, and he sliced it open neatly, bringing it to his mouth immediately and enjoying the still warm blood, which dripped down his chin as he ate. He rapidly walked on, trying to catch up to the older man but keeping far enough away that he could hunt and protect them.
The older woman, his dam, scooped up the second lizard and crushed its head before she stuffed it in the woven bag slung around her shoulders. The lizard’s tail twitched as it was in the throes of dying. She too noticed the heat but in an absent way, the thick soles of her feet protecting her from its burn as the heat reflected off the red sands.
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Already translated.
Translated by Sandra Martínez
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