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The Old Drift
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Discover the captivating narrative of **The Old Drift**, a masterpiece winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2020. This remarkable novel transports readers to the banks of the Zambezi River, near the stunning Victoria Falls, where a colonial settlement unfolds complex tales of love, ambition, and the ripple effects of a single decision. Follow the intertwined fates of Percy M. Clark, an old drifter feeble from fever, an Italian hotelier, and an African busboy, whose lives converge and collide across generations.
Set against the backdrop of Zambia's rich history, this **B-format paperback** invites you to explore deeply woven themes of family, legacy, and retribution. It showcases the beauty and tragedy of a nation through three Zambian families whose stories span a century. The prose is praised as 'extraordinary', 'ambitious', and 'heartbreaking', making it a compelling read for those seeking literary depth and emotional resonance.
With a substantial **576 pages**, this book is perfect for readers who enjoy immersive storytelling and historical fiction. Whether you're a fan of contemporary African literature or seeking to broaden your literary horizons, **The Old Drift** is an essential addition to your collection. Enjoy **free shipping** on this stunning book, but please note that combined shipping is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days. Dive into this breathtaking journey and lose yourself in the great African novel of the twenty-first century.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784703998
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 576
Description:
**Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2020**
'The great African novel of the twenty-first century' Tade Thompson, author of Rosewater
On the banks of the Zambezi River, a few miles from the majestic Victoria Falls, there was once a colonial settlement called The Old Drift.
In 1904, in a smoky room at the hotel across the river, an Old Drifter named Percy M. Clark, foggy with fever, makes a mistake that entangles his fate with those of an Italian hotelier and an African busboy.
So begins a cycle of unwitting retribution between three Zambian families as they collide and converge over the course of the century, into the present and beyond.
'Extraordinary, ambitious, evocative, dazzling' Salman Rushdie
'Brilliant . . . heartbreaking' Sunday Times
'Charming, heartbreaking and breathtaking' Carmen Maria Machado, author of In the Dream House
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Set against the backdrop of Zambia's rich history, this **B-format paperback** invites you to explore deeply woven themes of family, legacy, and retribution. It showcases the beauty and tragedy of a nation through three Zambian families whose stories span a century. The prose is praised as 'extraordinary', 'ambitious', and 'heartbreaking', making it a compelling read for those seeking literary depth and emotional resonance.
With a substantial **576 pages**, this book is perfect for readers who enjoy immersive storytelling and historical fiction. Whether you're a fan of contemporary African literature or seeking to broaden your literary horizons, **The Old Drift** is an essential addition to your collection. Enjoy **free shipping** on this stunning book, but please note that combined shipping is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days. Dive into this breathtaking journey and lose yourself in the great African novel of the twenty-first century.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784703998
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 576
Description:
**Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2020**
'The great African novel of the twenty-first century' Tade Thompson, author of Rosewater
On the banks of the Zambezi River, a few miles from the majestic Victoria Falls, there was once a colonial settlement called The Old Drift.
In 1904, in a smoky room at the hotel across the river, an Old Drifter named Percy M. Clark, foggy with fever, makes a mistake that entangles his fate with those of an Italian hotelier and an African busboy.
So begins a cycle of unwitting retribution between three Zambian families as they collide and converge over the course of the century, into the present and beyond.
'Extraordinary, ambitious, evocative, dazzling' Salman Rushdie
'Brilliant . . . heartbreaking' Sunday Times
'Charming, heartbreaking and breathtaking' Carmen Maria Machado, author of In the Dream House
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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