Sugar Island by Sanjida O'connell
1859. Unrest is brewing in the South as Emily, an actress from England, arrives in Georgia to begin life with her new husband Charles. On arriving, Emily realises that Charles has been keeping a terrible secret from her - he is a slave-owner. On the surface, Emily appears to reconcile herself to his way of life, whereas in reality she finds herself irrevocably caught up in the lives of the slaves - befriending them, and helping them in secret. But as civil war threatens, Emily's world becomes increasingly divided - and dangerous - and she realises her secret could cost her everything. Set against the brilliantly realised backdrop of the months leading up to the American Civil War, Sugar Island is a story of freedom and of loyalty in a time of chaos.
'An absorbing novel inspired by the life of the famous English actress and writer Fanny Kemble, with a good helping of imagination thrown inIt's gripping, entertaining and entirely on the side of the angels' The Times 'Completely absorbing ... A surprise delight that will please romantics with a conscience hugely' City AM 'This thought-provoking book is based on a true story ... well-written and moving, though at times it is uncomfortable reading. This is partly due to the descriptions that make us feel as if we are actually witnessing the events and experiencing the places. The author ... is to be congratulated on her excellent research and her ability to translate it into such a gripping and informative novel' Yorkshire Gazette 'Beautifully written, the contrasts between the luxurious life of the rich and the horrific, cruel lives of their slaves are vividly recorded and stay in the memory for a long time' Press Association 'A well-researched and sensitive story evoking a "twisted version of paradise". O'Connell writes with passion' Oxford Times 'A diverting read' Irish Examiner 'One of the ten books to look forward to in 2011' Irish Post
Sanjida O'Connell is a TV presenter and producer. She is the author of three works of non-fiction, Mindreading: How we Learn to Love, Lie, Sugar: The Grass that Changed the World and Nature's Calendar, and three novels, Theory of Mind, Angel Bird, and THE NAKED NAME OF LOVE. She also has a PhD in Theory of Mind.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719521843 |
| ISBN 10 | 071952184X |
| Title | Sugar Island |
| Author | Sanjida O'connell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2011-01-20 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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