Condé's story is rich and colorful and glorious. It sprawls over continents and centuries to find its way into the reader's heart Maya Angelou
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This sweeping epic transports readers to 18th-century West Africa, a period of intense cultural and political upheaval. The story chronicles the rise and fall of a powerful kingdom amidst the spread of Islam and the burgeoning slave trade. Through the intertwined fates of a noble family, the series explores profound themes of faith, identity, and resilience. It offers a vibrant portrayal of African life, highlighting the strength and spirit of its people, particularly its women, against a backdrop of immense historical change.
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In ihrem spannenden historischen Roman aus dem alten Afrika erzählt Maryse Condé wieder von Segu, der einst mächtigen Stadt mit den Mauern aus rotem Lehm am Niger. Mit der Geschichte vom Niedergang der Familie Traoré beschwört Maryse Condé noch einmal jene geheimnisvolle Welt herauf, die in den blutigen Umwälzungen des 19. Jahrhunderts in Afrika untergegangen ist.
