Black Britain: Writing Back

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Incomparable World Summary

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A visceral reimagining of 1780s London, showcasing the untold stories of African-American soldiers grappling with their post-war freedom

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 Evaristo

'Remarkable' David Dabydeen

© S. I. Martin 1996 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Incomparable World

Incomparable World

A collection of rediscovered works celebrating Black Britain curated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo

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Bernard and the Cloth Monkey

Bernard and the Cloth Monkey

A collection of rediscovered works celebrating Black Britain curated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo

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Minty Alley

Minty Alley

A collection of rediscovered works celebrating Black Britain curated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo

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The Fat Lady Sings

The Fat Lady Sings

A collection of rediscovered works celebrating Black Britain curated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo

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The Dancing Face

The Dancing Face

A collection of rediscovered works celebrating Black Britain curated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo

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My Fathers' Daughter

My Fathers' Daughter

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Sequins for a Ragged Hem

Sequins for a Ragged Hem

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Growing Out

Growing Out

Black Hair and Black Pride in the Swinging 60s

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Britons Through Negro Spectacles

Britons Through Negro Spectacles

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A Black Boy at Eton

A Black Boy at Eton

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Sugar and Slate

Sugar and Slate

Black Britain: Writing Back, Book 12

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Dat's Love

Dat's Love

Black Britain: Writing Back, Book 13

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