The Shadow King

The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste is a critically acclaimed historical novel set during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War in 1935. The story shines a spotlight on the often overlooked role of Ethiopian women warriors during this pivotal time in African history. The novel primarily follows Hirut, a young Ethiopian girl who, after losing her parents, becomes a servant in the household of Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, and his wife, Aster.

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The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste is a powerful historical novel set in Ethiopia during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War in 1935. The book, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, has received critical acclaim and recognition as a Book of the Year from various esteemed publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and Elle.

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Weight 0.5 kg
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Format

Paperback

Publisher

Canongate Books

Year Published

2019

ISBN

9781838851170

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