Black Ivory

A vivid portrait of the East African slave trade unfolds through a blend of careful reportage and modest storytelling. The author draws on parliamentary records, missionary accounts and firsthand observations to create a tapestry that feels both scholarly and immediate. By weaving fact with just enough fictional thread to hold the narrative together, the work invites listeners to confront a historic injustice without sacrificing narrative drive.

The tale launches aboard the English brig Aurora, where a sudden leak threatens to drown both crew and cargo near a hostile shoreline. Young Harold, the hopeful supercargo promised adventure and profit, wrestles with the captain’s decision to abandon ship while the waters rise steadily. As the vessel teeters on the brink, his choices will set the stage for a gripping exploration of duty, danger, and the human cost of a trade that still haunts the continent.