Black Scorpion by Jacqueline Malcolm

Black Scorpion by Jacqueline Malcolm

In 1715, Kofi Akwasi III is born to be the next King of Abyssinia in East Africa. Following the sudden death of his parents, he must quickly learn how to lead his people to victory through the country’s ongoing civil war. Guided by the Black Scorpion spirit, Kofi rises from boy to legendary king.

But on a voyage to England, tragedy strikes. Stripped of his family, his freedom and his memories, he is cast into the brutal world of the Atlantic slave trade.

Rescued by pirates, he forges a new life at sea, rising to command a powerful fleet. Yet when his memories return, so too does the pain of all he has lost: his queen, his newborn son and his kingdom.

Set against the sweeping backdrop of Africa, the Caribbean and the eighteenth-century Atlantic, this epic historical adventure follows one man’s relentless quest to reclaim his destiny.

Jacqueline Malcolm is a playwright and author. Among other accolades, she was co-author and Director of Drama for the Viva Voce Rex Whistler project, working alongside artist Dr Keith Piper to address and reframe the racist mural historically displayed at Tate Britain. For the past decade, Jacqueline has also worked as a Radio producer/host for Colourful Radio; a Project and Events Strategist; and a Civil Servant. She is currently a PhD researcher in Theatre with Brunel University London.

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ISBN 13	9781835745205
Title	Black Scorpion
Author	Jacqueline Malcolm
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The Book Guild Ltd
Year published	2026-10-28
Number of pages	300
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.