A visceral reimagining of 1780s London, showcasing the untold stories of
African-American soldiers grappling with their post-war freedom
'Remarkable' David Dabydeen In the years just after the American
revolution, London was the unlikely refuge for thousands of black
Americans who fought for liberty on the side of the British.
Buckram, Georgie and William have earned their freedom and escaped their
American oppressors, but on the streets of London, poverty awaits with
equal cruelty. Ruthless, chaotic and endlessly evolving, London
forces them into a life of crime, and a life on the margins.
Their only hope for a better future is to concoct a scheme so daring, it
will be a miracle if it pays off. Bursting with energy and vivid
detail, Incomparable World boldly uncovers a long-buried narrative of
black Britain. 'Adventurous and exuberant . . . a rollicking
thriller [that] pulsates with vivacity' Bernardine EvaristoSelected by
Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, this series rediscovers
and celebrates pioneering books depicting black Britain that remap the
nation.
Incomparable World - S.I. Martin & Bernardine Evaristo (Introduction By)
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