Based on a true story, Exile Child conveys the pain, heartache and inner strength of Sarah Bartmann (the Hottentot Venus) in a way that will leave you feeling both angry at the less glorious side of history and also humbled by a sense of wonder at how anyone could tolerate a life of slavery without losing that most precious of human needs...hope.

"Exile Child is a historically correct flesh-and-blood portrayal of one of our most tragic heroines." (The Sowetan Newspaper)

"Expect to feel anger and indignation as you realise the inhumanity Sarah had to ensure, but Franco's account, although hard-hitting, is thoughtful and sympathetic." (The Cosmopolitan Magazine)

"Exile Child gives a harrowing and absorbing account of Sarah's incredible life." (The Herald Newspaper)

“Exile Child tells the sad and tragic true story of Sarah Bartmann, a young Khoisan woman living in the 1800’s, who involuntarily became the most terrible victim of colonialism and racism, simply because of her physical attributes.” (African Reporter Newspaper)

"Exile Child collates all that is imaginable and creates a story that is highly emotive." (City Press Magazine)

“Exile Child gives readers a window into the depths of prejudice and racism, and a very real depiction of this heroine who lived more than a lifetime ago. A truly inspiring read.” (Proud Magazine)

"Exile Chid does Sarah justice to be given a female and personal voice. This book offers a blend of history that will not disappoint.” (Big Issue Newspaper)

"The story of Sarah Bartmann, through Exile Child is in safe hands." (The Thabo Mbeki Foundation)