Conde, Maryse

Crossing the Mangrove

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ISBN 13:
9780385476331
author:
Conde, Maryse
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers
language:
English
Publication Year:
1995
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
13.97 x 1.52 x 20.83 centimetres
Genre:
General & Literary Fiction
Condition:
New
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Francis Sancher's life was shrouded in mystery, and his death only added to the enigma. Found face down in the mud outside Riviere au Sel, a small village in Guadeloupe, Sancher's body was met with a mixture of surprise and resignation from the villagers. As they gathered to pay their respects, each person who came forward shared a piece of the puzzle that was Francis Sancher. Their memories, like pieces of an elaborate puzzle, interlocked to create a rich portrait of a man and his community. Maryse Conde's masterful prose brings this Guadeloupean world to life, weaving together the threads of tradition, culture, and human experience. In "Crossing the Mangrove", Conde crafts a nuanced exploration of identity, community, and the complexities of human relationships.

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