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BOOK EXCERPT: John van de Ruit’s beloved Spud is back in his sixth and final instalment

Spud returns in John van de Ruit’s sixth and final instalment, Spud: Two for the Road, as he chases an acting breakthrough amid clown gigs, family chaos and dubious schemes.

Published Sep 8, 2026 · 6:45 AMOriginal source: Daily Maverick8 reads
BOOK EXCERPT: John van de Ruit’s beloved Spud is back in his sixth and final instalment
Spud returns in John van de Ruit’s sixth and final instalment, Spud: Two for the Road, as he chases an acting breakthrough amid clown gigs, family chaos and dubious schemes.
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