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The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho
A Historical Fiction Novel by Paterson Joseph
Subgenres:
- Georgian England,
- Biographical Fiction,
- Abolitionist Fiction
This book is for you if you're into...
- Historical fiction centered on eighteenth-century Black British experience
- Biographical tales of survival and groundbreaking social achievements
- Stories of art, music, and activism against slavery
From Little Stack
A fictionalised account of the life of the eponymous Charles Ignatius Sancho, this story was pieced together from historical records about his life and achievements.
He lived an extraordinary life which started with his birth into horrific conditions on board a slave ship before being sent to London to be a pet for his owner’s three sisters. And while his life is full of hardship and challenges, it is also full of remarkable achievements such as being the first Black man to vote and leading the fight to abolish slavery.
Mr. Sancho is a truly fascinating and unforgettable character that you won’t forget.
It's finally time for Charles Ignatius Sancho to tell his story, one that begins on a slave ship in the Atlantic and ends at the very center of London life. A lush and immersive tale of adventure, artistry, romance, and freedom set in eighteenth-century England and based on a true story.
It's 1746 and Georgian London is not a safe place for a young Black man. Charles Ignatius Sancho must dodge slave catchers and worse, and his main ally—a kindly duke who taught him to write—is dying. Sancho is desperate and utterly alone.
So how does the same Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the king, write and play highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in Britain, and lead the fight to end slavery? Through every moment of this rich, exuberant tale, Sancho forges ahead to see how much he can achieve in one short life: "I had little right to live, born on a slave ship where my parents both died. But I survived, and indeed, you might say I did more."
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Sancho
2011
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