The Sun Is My Undoing by Marguerite Steen
A Novel of the Slave Trade
Set in the 18th century, the story follows the ambitious and tumultuous lives of the Spanish-born Velasco family, who rise to prominence in the British shipping industry. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love, betrayal, and the moral complexities of the slave trade, as the family's fortunes are shaped by their involvement in this dark enterprise. Through richly drawn characters and vivid historical detail, the novel explores the personal and societal costs of ambition and the relentless pursuit of power.
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- Published
- 1941
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 700-800
- Original Language
- English
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- Arts: The Critics' Century 1900-2000 (The Observer (Newspaper))