A Respectable Trade

A Respectable Trade

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Author: Philippa Gregory
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper, 2011

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Set in the bustling, opulent world of 18th-century Bristol, A Respectable Trade uncovers the dark underbelly of the transatlantic slave trade through the eyes of a young, ambitious woman. This historical novel chronicles the forbidden romance between a spirited English maid and an educated African slave, presenting a poignant narrative of love, betrayal, and the brutal realities of the era. Gregory masterfully illustrates the moral complexities faced by individuals caught within a system built on human exploitation. The narrative powerfully argues against the dehumanizing practices of the time, offering a compelling and emotionally charged account of a pivotal period in history.

Author: Philippa Gregory

Published: 2011, Harper

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Description

Author: Philippa Gregory
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper, 2011

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Set in the bustling, opulent world of 18th-century Bristol, A Respectable Trade uncovers the dark underbelly of the transatlantic slave trade through the eyes of a young, ambitious woman. This historical novel chronicles the forbidden romance between a spirited English maid and an educated African slave, presenting a poignant narrative of love, betrayal, and the brutal realities of the era. Gregory masterfully illustrates the moral complexities faced by individuals caught within a system built on human exploitation. The narrative powerfully argues against the dehumanizing practices of the time, offering a compelling and emotionally charged account of a pivotal period in history.