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Sacred Hunger

(1992)
(The first book in the Sacred Hunger series)
A novel by

 
 
Awards
1992 Booker Prize

Through the story of an 18th century slave ship, this novel explores moral choices, the corruptions of greed and material gain, and men's behaviour "in extremis". It also articulates current concerns of corruption and distress. The author was awarded the 1992 Booker Prize for this novel.


Genre: Historical

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