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In Sacrificed, the English translation of Offerlam, author Chanette Paul delves into the lingering effects of colonialism and apartheid, tracing the intertwined fates of several individuals whose lives are marked by the impact of a tragic event.
Set in Congo in 1961, the story begins with the cold-blooded murder of a man and the survival of his beloved. Fast forward fifty-three years, and Caz Colijn, trying to trace her family origins in Belgium, is drawn into a web of painful history where the country’s colonial past shapes her present, just as apartheid once shaped her life in South Africa.
The journey unfolds as Professor Luc DeReu finds himself facing the woman he blames for his father’s premature death, while Erevu and his grandson embark on a quest to reclaim a stolen nkisi, which will lead them down a dangerous path.
With murder, mystery, and the deep scars of colonial history, Sacrificed brings together the lives of individuals connected by trauma and fate. This powerful novel explores themes of identity, history, and revenge, offering readers a thrilling and thought-provoking experience.
