The Cost of Sugar

by Cynthia McLeod

Gerald R. Mettam (Translator)

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The Cost of Sugar gives an engrossing account of eighteenth century Suriname at the time when the country was ruled by the Dutch. The hypocrisies behind the veneer of a respectable colonial life are revealed through the eyes of two Jewish step sisters, Elza and Sarith, descendants of the settlers of New Jerusalem of the River' known today as Jodensavanne. Their pampered existences become intertwined with the fate of the plantations as the slaves decide to fight against the violent repression they have endured for too long...Cynthia McLeod presents a frank expose of life in a Dutch colony when sugar was king and demanded the consummate allegiance of all - colonists and slaves - regardless of the tragic consequence.
  • ISBN13 9781908446015
  • Publish Date 8 August 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher HopeRoad Publishing Ltd
  • Imprint HopeRoad
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 296
  • Language English