Weskus-omnibus 1 – Two Powerful Afrikaans Novels in One Volume

A rich and emotionally resonant collection from NB Publishers, Weskus-omnibus 1 brings together two celebrated West Coast novels that explore themes of grief, faith, resilience, and personal renewal. Ideal for Afrikaans literature students, book clubs, and readers who appreciate deeply human storytelling.

What's Inside

Haar naam is Ragel

Ragel's world collapses after the death of her young son, leaving her life feeling hollow and without purpose. When she meets another grieving mother, the two women begin an unexpected journey — learning to find meaning in suffering and discovering the quiet comfort that faith can offer in the darkest of times.

Marta

At 17, Marta makes a solemn promise to her dying father: to care for her mother no matter what. As the years pass, she finds herself trapped in a numbing cycle of routine, obligation, and hollow devotion. This is a story about breaking free, reclaiming one's identity, and choosing to truly live.

Why This Book?

• Two complete novels in a single, affordable volume
• Explores universal themes — grief, faith, duty, and self-discovery — relevant to literature studies and personal growth
• Written in accessible, evocative Afrikaans prose
• Suitable for high school and tertiary Afrikaans literature curricula
• Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and emotional literacy

Whether you're studying these texts for an exam or reading for personal enrichment, Weskus-omnibus 1 offers stories that stay with you long after the last page.