The life of the black Georgian composer and abolitionist (1729-1780), thrillingly imagined. Born on a slave ship, his owner gave him, as a two-year-old, to three sisters living in Greenwich. With luck and tenacity he radically improved his circumstances. This is a compelling debut from the well-known actor.
The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho
(author)
£16.99
Edition:Hardback978034970239106/10/2022
Categories: 05. Books for Christmas 2022: Fiction, Books for Christmas 2022, Fiction
Tag: Historical Novels
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