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OverviewSacrificed is Chanette Paul's English language debut and North American debut. Paul is the author of 41 best-selling Afrikaans-language titles in South Africa. Sacrificed is a suspenseful international crime thriller that also includes strong elements of family relationships, romance, and history, so it will attract readers of many different interests. A multi-generational story that will appeal to all adult age groups. The story features strong female characters. Strong historical relevance. The novel jumps between the past and modern Democratic Republic of the Congo, past and present South Africa, and past and present Belgium, dealing with the trade in illicit diamonds, colonialism, racism, and violence of the past carried over into the modern day with severe consequences not only for the two continents but for individual people. Delves deep into issues related to nurture vs. nature. Do our genetics determine the kind of people we become? While Sacrificed stands alone, its sequel is pending. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chanette Paul , Elsa SilkePublisher: Catalyst Books Imprint: Catalyst Books Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.00cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9781946395009ISBN 10: 1946395005 Pages: 496 Publication Date: 07 December 2017 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews[A] page-turner that will keep you reading long past the moment the midnight oil burns out --Janet Levine [A] page-turner that will keep you reading long past the moment the midnight oil burns out --Janet Levine New York Journal of Books Author InformationChanette Paul: South African writer Chanette Paul has published 41 crime, suspense and romance novels over her prolific career. A bestselling author in her native country, she makes her U.S./English debut with Sacrificed. Chanette's stories are marked by strong female characters, women who earn their strength by confronting their demons, both internal and external, and by taking full responsibility for their choices. Her books are also known for the subtle social commentary and dry humor. In South Africa, Chanette has been nominated six times for the prestigious ATKV-Woordveertjies award and has won the South African Lekkerlit award 3 times. She serves as an editor for LAPA Publishers. Sacrificed was translated into Dutch and launched in 2015 at the Antwerp Book Fair. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |