Description

A prize-winning author’s magical realist fable about greed and corruption in Venezuela, Black Sugar gives a fascinating view of the country’s social and economic development throughout the twentieth century through the story of a family of sugarcane growers. It tells of buried treasure and the legendary privateer Henry Morgan.

Publisher Review

Praise for Octavio's Journey 'An unforgettable new voice' Le Soir 'A wonderful debut' Lib ration 'Simply magical' Elle 'A masterfully composed poetic and picaresque fable' Le Figaro