Maryse Conde; Barbara Bray [translator] — Segu

London, Viking, 1987. Paperback. A smart uncorrected proof of this vivid and exotic saga from French author Maryse Conde, translated by Barbara Bray. Uncorrected proof. Winner of the Liberatur Prize in 1988. Set in historical Segou (now part of Mali), this African saga examines the violent impact of the slave trade, Islam, Christianity, and white colonization on a royal family during the period from 1797 to 1860. Written by Maryse Conde, a French novelist, critic, and playwright from the French Overseas department and region of Guadeloupe. Translated by Barbara Bray, an English translator and critic. In the original paper wraps. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with minor wear and sunning to the extremities. The odd small crease to the panel edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.