A Lockdown mysteryHeinrich Böhmke loves trees, bees, wind over the veld and Nguni cattle- and even though he loves cattle he’s not scared to stomp all oversacred cows. Heinrich’s debut novel Sarie tells the story of fourlives in crisis - on the same day. In the same hotel. It mixes SouthAfrican politics and history, with a thrilling plot and, as onereviewer put it: There is no chill with this book! Heinrich’s latestbook, The Helpless Lady, is a world away from Sarie. It’s a children’sbook set in the Lockdown. Day 17 starts off just like any other boringLockdown day but turns into a day of mystery and adventure when9-year-old Erika sees a desperate message for help in her neighbour'swindow. Erika’s grumpy dad is busy so she takes matters into her ownhands to rescue her elderly neighbour - all while keeping her socialdistance. It’s a fast, heart-warming story told with humour and thereare a few twists at the end to keep you on your toes.