A lush and evocative tale of prejudice, painting and desire in post-emancipation Trinidad.
Lawrence Scott was born on a sugarcane estate in Trinidad. After coming to England to train as a Benedictine monk, he studied at Oxford and became a teacher. He has since been active in the promotion of Caribbean literature, through New Beacon Books, Wasafiri literary magazine and British universities. Three of his books have been listed for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. He divides his time between London and Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Written in a magnificent prose style that matches the art it
describes
*The Guardian*
Like Cazabon, we fall in love numerous times with this complicated
world, full of prejudice and social injustice. Scott, born on a
sugar estate, knows this society intimately and paints this world
with skill and grace.
*Independent*
A beautiful subtle and sensitive novel
*FT*
In this intimate, compassionate portrait of 19th century Trinidad,
Lawrence Scott presents a gripping tale of a world burdened by its
secrets and exposed by its art.
*Earl Lovelace*
Accomplished ... Scott's book is more than just a fanciful
biography, with the author exploring a wide range of issues, from
race to sexual equality. Throughout it all the writing is
magnificent.
*Sunday Business Post*
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