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Absolution by Patrick Flanery follows renowned author Clare Wald and her biographer Sam Leroux in post-apartheid South Africa. Clare's troubled past and guilt intersect with Sam's quest for truth, revealing complex narratives from the apartheid era and their intertwined histories. Themes of personal and political reconciliation are central, exploring the moral burdens carried by both characters. The book addresses intense themes such as violence, systemic racism, and political persecution.