Books matching: slave trade dynamics
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Save:'A Respectable Trade' by Philippa Gregory tells the story of Mehuru, a priest from the African kingdom of Yoruba, who is captured by white slavers from England and brought to Bristol during the height of the slave trade. Meanwhile, Frances Scott, a landless woman seeking employment, ends up marrying a shipping merchant named Josiah Cole, who is involved in the slave trade. Frances is faced with the moral dilemma of coming to terms with the reality of slavery as she interacts with the African slaves that Josiah intends to train and sell as house servants. explores themes of social class, wealth, race, love, and the dehumanizing effects of the slave trade, all written in a suspenseful and historically accurate manner.
MEHURU WOKE AT DAWN with the air cool on his outstretched body. He opened his eyes in the half darkness and sniffed the air as if the light wind might bring him some strange scent. His dream, an uneas... - #2
Save:'Suffering The Scot' by Nichole Van is a historical romance novel set in the Regency era, intertwined with a mystery to be unraveled. The story follows the journey of Jane and Andrew, two characters who start off as enemies but gradually develop a deep and passionate relationship. The book expertly weaves in elements of Scottish and English history, adding depth and context to the characters' interactions. The writing style is engaging, with witty and humorous dialogues that bring the characters to life, set against a backdrop of real historical events.
