"In this novel based loosely on the author's life, the narrator traces the colorful story of his Mauritius-born grandfather, Maxime, who abruptly boarded a boat bound for Madagascar in 1922 and never returned. Ferrier narrates a tale of discovery,...
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"In this novel based loosely on the author's life, the narrator traces the colorful story of his Mauritius-born grandfather, Maxime, who abruptly boarded a boat bound for Madagascar in 1922 and never returned. Ferrier narrates a tale of discovery, weaving personal stories with the island's history"-- A man leaving -- France and its offshoots -- The red circus -- In praise of the acrobat -- Boxing by the waterside -- Queer-looking specimen -- Mixed-race montaigne -- The colonial specter -- Creole jazz band -- Presences of the plague -- The madagascar project -- The war of the airwaves -- Walkway of lonely death.
Every year, Robert's family come together at a rambling old house to celebrate his birthday. Aunts, uncles, distant cousins -- it has been a milestone in their lives for decades. But this year Robert doesn't want to be reminded of what has happened...
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Every year, Robert's family come together at a rambling old house to celebrate his birthday. Aunts, uncles, distant cousins -- it has been a milestone in their lives for decades. But this year Robert doesn't want to be reminded of what has happened since they last met -- and neither, for quite different reasons, does his granddaughter Kate
