The fortune men
(Book)
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
Status
Bellevue - Adult Fiction
Fiction Mohamed
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Bordeaux - Adult Fiction
Fiction Mohamed
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Edmondson Pike - Adult Fiction
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"This is a Borzoi book"
Description
"Based on a true event, The Fortune Men tells the intimate, harrowing story of the last man in Britain to be sentenced to death. In Cardiff, Wales in 1952, Mahmood Mattan, a young Somali sailor, is accused of a crime he did not commit: the brutal killing of Violet Volacki, a shopkeeper from Tiger Bay. At first, Mahmood believes he can ignore the fingers pointing his way; he may be a gambler and a petty thief, but he is no murderer. He is a father of three, secure in his innocence and his belief in British justice. But as the trial draws closer, his prospect for freedom dwindles. Now, Mahmood must stage a terrifying fight for his life, with all the chips stacked against him: a shoddy investigation, an inhumane legal system, and, most evidently, pervasive and deep-rooted racism at every step. Under the shadow of the hangman's noose, Mahmood begins to realize that even the truth may not be enough to save him. A haunting tale of miscarried justice, this book offers a chilling look at the dark corners of our humanity." --,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mohamed, N. (2021). The fortune men (First United States edition.). Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mohamed, Nadifa, 1981-. 2021. The Fortune Men. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mohamed, Nadifa, 1981-. The Fortune Men Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mohamed, Nadifa. The Fortune Men First United States edition., Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
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