Description
Explore the gripping narrative of 'Blonde Roots', a powerful work by the Booker Prize-winning author of 'Girl, Woman, Other'. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2009, delves into a haunting alternate reality where the transatlantic slave trade is turned on its head. Imagine a world where Africans are the masters and Europeans are enslaved. Follow the harrowing journey of young Doris, who is kidnapped from her peaceful English cottage and forced aboard a slave ship bound for a tropical island in the New World. In this unfamiliar land, Doris is deemed an ugly, stupid savage, her sole purpose reduced to serving her mistress. As the personal assistant to Bwana, Chief Kaga Konata Katamba I, Doris witnesses the brutal truth of slavery in the sugarcane fields, where fellow captives toil and die under the relentless sun. Yet, despite her chains and suffering, Doris clings to dreams of escape and hopes of returning to the warmth of her English home. This searing exploration of identity, power, and resilience captures the reader's imagination, making it a must-have for those interested in historical fiction, social justice, and thought-provoking literature. With 272 pages packed with emotion and intensity, 'Blonde Roots' is not just a book; it’s a compelling statement on the legacy of slavery and colonialism. Fast delivery options are available, ensuring that you receive this eye-opening read without delay. Don't miss out on this unforgettable literary experience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141031521
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
A searing exploration of the transatlantic slave trade from the Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other
Imagine if the transatlantic slave trade was reversed.
Imagine Africans the masters and Europeans their slaves . . .
Now meet young Doris, living in a sleepy English cottage. One day she is kidnapped and put aboard a slave ship bound for the New World. On a strange tropical island, Doris is told she is an ugly, stupid savage. Her only purpose in life is to please her mistress. Then, as personal assistant to Bwana, Chief Kaga Konata Katamba I, she sees the horrors of the sugarcane fields. Slaves are worked to death under the blazing sun. But though she lives in chains, Doris dreams of escape - of returning home to England and those she loves . . .
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141031521
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
A searing exploration of the transatlantic slave trade from the Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other
Imagine if the transatlantic slave trade was reversed.
Imagine Africans the masters and Europeans their slaves . . .
Now meet young Doris, living in a sleepy English cottage. One day she is kidnapped and put aboard a slave ship bound for the New World. On a strange tropical island, Doris is told she is an ugly, stupid savage. Her only purpose in life is to please her mistress. Then, as personal assistant to Bwana, Chief Kaga Konata Katamba I, she sees the horrors of the sugarcane fields. Slaves are worked to death under the blazing sun. But though she lives in chains, Doris dreams of escape - of returning home to England and those she loves . . .