The Virgins

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Set in race-segregated South Africa, the story follows Annie Firman as she navigates the complexities of adolescence in an affluent white suburb and a girls' boarding school. Alongside her friend Barbara, she yearns for the experiences of adult life, particularly romantic love. Annie's infatuation with a pretentious photographer leads to disappointment, prompting her to engage in a forbidden relationship with a "coloured" boy, where she grapples with themes of power, desire, and societal constraints.