One novel from this country begins with the protagonist receiving a letter,
One novel from this country begins with the protagonist receiving a letter, which is a bad omen. In another work from this country, Bamford's shotgun is stolen and Maureen tries to convince the title character to get it back after they travel to his home village. In a novel from this country, James Jarvis helps improve the village of Ixopo after learning about the murder of his son, Arthur, which leads to the execution of Absalom Kumalo. For 10 points, name this home country of the authors of July's People and Cry, the Beloved Country, Nadine Gordimer and Alan Paton.
One novel from this country begins with the protagonist receiving a letter, which is a bad omen.
Republic of South Africa [or RSA]