Who is Jamie McGregor? Why does Jamie enter into a contract he cannot read with Salomon Van der Merwe? How does Van der Merwe cheat Jamie? What does Jamie try to do about it? Why does Jamie not go to the police? Why does Jamie seduce Van der Merwe's daughter? Why does Jamie not marry Van der Merwe's daughter when she becomes pregnant? Why does Jamie continue to ruin Van der Merwe financially? Does Jamie feel satisfied with his revenge? Why or why not?

Who is Banda? Why does Banda save Jamie's life? Why does Banda hate Van der Merwe? Why does Banda not seek revenge on his own? Why does Banda not take the money Jamie offers him after their adventure on the diamond beach? What does Jamie do with the money? How does this help satisfy Banda's need for revenge? How does...