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Set in 1786, the story follows thirteen-year-old Alma, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her brother after he discovers a path out of their secluded African valley. Confronted by the horrors of the slave trade, her quest becomes a fight for survival and the preservation of her family's legacy. Meanwhile, in Lisbon, orphan Joseph Mars, a petty thief, seeks treasure aboard a slave ship, The Sweet Amelie, only to realize he must confront the darker motives of those around him. Both characters face profound challenges that reshape their destinies.
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The Wind Rises, Timothée de Fombelle
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Wind Rises
- Subtitle
- Book 1 of the Alma Series
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Timothée de Fombelle
- Publisher
- Europa Editions
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 410
- ISBN13
- 9781609457877
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in 1786, the story follows thirteen-year-old Alma, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her brother after he discovers a path out of their secluded African valley. Confronted by the horrors of the slave trade, her quest becomes a fight for survival and the preservation of her family's legacy. Meanwhile, in Lisbon, orphan Joseph Mars, a petty thief, seeks treasure aboard a slave ship, The Sweet Amelie, only to realize he must confront the darker motives of those around him. Both characters face profound challenges that reshape their destinies.