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Historical Novel Set in the Danish West Indies
Transfer by Apple Gidley chronicles the journey of Niels Clausen across continents during a pivotal period in Caribbean history. This historical novel serves as the sequel to Fireburn (OC Publishing 2017), continuing the narrative of Anna's Fancy, the Clausen estate on Saint Croix in the Danish West Indies.
The Story of Niels Clausen
Niels Clausen, the illegitimate child of a Danish landowner and his black mistress who both perished in the 1878 worker revolt, leaves his adoptive mother's sugar plantation to pursue his education in England. His journey takes him through London's streets at the turn of the 20th century, where he confronts contemporary perceptions of race and identity with the support of Toby, a British aristocrat, Ivy, a lady's maid turned lady, and her botanist husband, Timothy.
As Niels develops as a writer and political protagonist, his travels extend to Denmark and France, where he reunites with childhood friends Javier and Fabiana Gomez before returning to Saint Croix. The narrative spans multiple continents and cultures, reflecting the complex political landscape of early 20th century Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean.
Historical Context and Political Intrigue
Set against the backdrop of the declining sugar industry, the Danish West Indies face an uncertain future as Denmark's colonial interest wanes. The novel explores critical questions about the islands' security as war approaches and Germany's potential interest in establishing a Caribbean presence grows. Niels becomes increasingly involved in determining the future of the islands, including the possibility of transferring power to America.
Apple Gidley brings Caribbean history to life through meticulous research and compelling storytelling. This paperback edition from OC Publishing continues the saga of Anna's Fancy estate across three generations, examining themes of mixed heritage, identity, and cultural heritage during the plantation era and colonial transition period.
Transfer traces the lives of those on Anna's Fancy, the Clausen estate on Saint Croix in the Danish West Indies, handed down through three generations. An historical novel and the sequel to Fireburn (OC Publishing 2017), Transfer sees Niels Clausen, the illegitimate child of a Danish landowner and his black mistress who both died as a result of the 1878 worker revolt, leave his adoptive mother's sugar plantation and sail to England to continue his education.
With the help of Toby, a British aristocrat, Ivy, a lady's maid turned lady and her botanist husband, Timothy, Niels challenges the perceptions on the streets of London of a black man at the turn of the 20th century. His development as a writer and political protagonist continues as he travels to Denmark and France where he meets up with childhood friends, Javier and Fabiana Gomez, before returning to Saint Croix.
The Danish West Indies face an uncertain future as the declining sugar industry lessens Denmark's interest in their colonial outpost. Niels becomes increasingly involved in the future of the islands as war looms and concerns grow that Germany might covet a presence in the Caribbean. Will the islands' security be guaranteed by the transfer of power to America?
The highs and lows of Niels' life are punctuated by the crossing of oceans and cultures as well as the political manoeuvrings of a turbulent time in Europe, the United States and the Caribbean.
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Historical Novel Set in the Danish West Indies
Transfer by Apple Gidley chronicles the journey of Niels Clausen across continents during a pivotal period in Caribbean history. This historical novel serves as the sequel to Fireburn (OC Publishing 2017), continuing the narrative of Anna's Fancy, the Clausen estate on Saint Croix in the Danish West Indies.
The Story of Niels Clausen
Niels Clausen, the illegitimate child of a Danish landowner and his black mistress who both perished in the 1878 worker revolt, leaves his adoptive mother's sugar plantation to pursue his education in England. His journey takes him through London's streets at the turn of the 20th century, where he confronts contemporary perceptions of race and identity with the support of Toby, a British aristocrat, Ivy, a lady's maid turned lady, and her botanist husband, Timothy.
As Niels develops as a writer and political protagonist, his travels extend to Denmark and France, where he reunites with childhood friends Javier and Fabiana Gomez before returning to Saint Croix. The narrative spans multiple continents and cultures, reflecting the complex political landscape of early 20th century Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean.
Historical Context and Political Intrigue
Set against the backdrop of the declining sugar industry, the Danish West Indies face an uncertain future as Denmark's colonial interest wanes. The novel explores critical questions about the islands' security as war approaches and Germany's potential interest in establishing a Caribbean presence grows. Niels becomes increasingly involved in determining the future of the islands, including the possibility of transferring power to America.
Apple Gidley brings Caribbean history to life through meticulous research and compelling storytelling. This paperback edition from OC Publishing continues the saga of Anna's Fancy estate across three generations, examining themes of mixed heritage, identity, and cultural heritage during the plantation era and colonial transition period.
Transfer traces the lives of those on Anna's Fancy, the Clausen estate on Saint Croix in the Danish West Indies, handed down through three generations. An historical novel and the sequel to Fireburn (OC Publishing 2017), Transfer sees Niels Clausen, the illegitimate child of a Danish landowner and his black mistress who both died as a result of the 1878 worker revolt, leave his adoptive mother's sugar plantation and sail to England to continue his education.
With the help of Toby, a British aristocrat, Ivy, a lady's maid turned lady and her botanist husband, Timothy, Niels challenges the perceptions on the streets of London of a black man at the turn of the 20th century. His development as a writer and political protagonist continues as he travels to Denmark and France where he meets up with childhood friends, Javier and Fabiana Gomez, before returning to Saint Croix.
The Danish West Indies face an uncertain future as the declining sugar industry lessens Denmark's interest in their colonial outpost. Niels becomes increasingly involved in the future of the islands as war looms and concerns grow that Germany might covet a presence in the Caribbean. Will the islands' security be guaranteed by the transfer of power to America?
The highs and lows of Niels' life are punctuated by the crossing of oceans and cultures as well as the political manoeuvrings of a turbulent time in Europe, the United States and the Caribbean.
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