MAKHOLWA ANGELA Boeken

Young, beautiful and ambitious, Bontle Tau has Johannesburg wrapped around her finger. Her generous admirers are falling over themselves to pay for her Mercedes, her penthouse, and her Instagrammable holidays. It's her duty to look fabulous - after all, people didn't sacrifice their lives in the freedom struggle for black women to wear the same cheap T-shirts they wore during apartheid. Bontle's come a long way, and it hasn't been easy. Her shrink keeps wanting to talk about a past she's put firmly behind her. And what she doesn't think about can't hurt her, can it? Blessed adj. [pronounced bles-id]: The state of being blessed, often referring to a person, usually female, who lives a luxurious lifestyle funded by an older, often married partner, in return for sexual favours].

Public relations consultant Lucy Khambule, ambitious and driven, receives a call from convicted serial killer Napoleon Dingiswayo, known as "The Butcher." She embarks on a journey to fulfill her childhood dream of writing a book by exploring this intriguing connection.

They thought they would be friends forever--but what comes first, friendship or love? Linda, Dikeledi, Nolwazi and Sade spent their twenties pursuing fast-paced careers and love lives in vibrant Johannesburg. Now, with their thirties just around the corner, they know the one thing they can count on is each other, but it turns out even the firmest friendships have secrets... On the cusp of their thirtieth birthdays, just when everything should be going to plan, their lives start to derail. Dikeledi is still waiting for her boyfriend to propose, while Linda finds herself single again, wondering if she'll ever meet her perfect man. Hiding behind their drama, Nolwazi has a secret she's too scared to reveal, and Sade thinks she's finally found 'the one'--but is he too good to be true? As secrets are spilled, relationships are tested to their limits. When they're forced to make the choice, who will win--love or friendship? Revised edition: This edition of The 30th Candle includes editorial revisions.

Revised edition: Previously published as Critical But, Stable, this edition of Critical But Stable includes editorial revisions.

"Young, beautiful and ambitious, Bontle Tau has Johannesburg wrapped around her finger. Her generous admirers are falling over themselves to pay for her Mercedes, her penthouse, and her Instagrammable holidays. Bontle's come a long way, and it hasn't been easy. But what does she doesn't think about can't hurt her, can it?" --Page 4 of cover.