Pour Augustus Cain, le chasseur d’âmes, ramener à un riche planteur de Virginie une belle esclave métisse enfuie, c’est un moyen de gagner beaucoup d’argent, de pouvoir abandonner la peu honorable profession de chasseur de primes. Pour la fière et farouche Rosetta, rejoindre le Nord, en échappant à un maître cruel et pervers, c’est l’espoir de conquérir sa liberté. Odyssée sauvage à travers les États-Unis à la veille de la Guerre de Sécession, déchirante histoire d’amour, Le Chasseur d’âmes explore avec une profonde humanité la rencontre de deux destins que tout oppose sur la toile de fond du drame de l’esclavage.
Marie-Lise Marlière Books
Pat Conroy returns with a sprawling novel that serves as a love letter to Charleston and lifelong friendship. Set against the rich backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, the story follows Leopold Bloom King, our narrator, who grapples with the aftermath of his older brother's suicide at thirteen. This tragedy leaves Leo feeling lonely and isolated, prompting him to seek connection. He eventually finds solace in a close-knit group of high school seniors, including the glamorous twins Sheba and Trevor Poe, the resilient Niles and Starla Whitehead, socialite Molly Huger, and her boyfriend, Chadworth Rutledge X. Their relationships evolve over two decades, spanning the 1960s counterculture to the onset of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. The enduring ties among this diverse group weather marriages, unrequited loves, and Charleston's troubling legacy of racism and class divisions. However, the ultimate test of their friendship leads them to San Francisco, where they confront unforeseen challenges. This novel showcases Conroy's mastery, reflecting his deep passion for life and language.