Set against the backdrop of the raw, natural beauty of South Africa, Yellow Protea is the story of how an ambitious secondee finds unexpected love in this alien, wondrous land.
 
Told in verse, the book chronicles John's adventures in the Southern hemisphere and his unforeseen encounter with beautiful local girl, Karen. Forcing himself to overcome his inherent shyness he takes the plunge and asks her out. From nervous beginnings, their relationship develops into true love as they spend more time together creating shared memories.​
 
But what will happen when John's secondment ends? Will he make plans to return to South Africa? Will Karen leave her home and go with him overseas? Will their romance end?