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by Priya Hein (Author)
In a Mauritian village haunted by the legacy of slavery, a young girl's life is forever changed by a wealthy family's secrets.
Fifteen-year-old Noemi leaves school to work for the De Grandbourg family, crossing the road from her slum to their opulent estate. There, she confronts a world of stark contrasts, echoing her ancestors' servitude. Drawn to a pair of green eyes and the family's hidden history, Noemi's life mirrors those of women before her, caught in a cycle of servitude and seduction.
Riambel is more than a story of servitude; it's a herstory of Mauritius, a tale of resistance, and a call to challenge injustice. Priya Hein contrasts natural beauty with the abuse of power, inviting readers to protest against class and ethnic structures. Discover a world of enchantment, violence, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Author Biography
Priya Hein was born in Mauritius. She has published several children's books and short stories, and has contributed to a number of anthologies. In 2017 she was nominated by the National Library of Mauritius for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. She was selected for the Women's Creative Mentorship Project for the University of Iowa International Writing Program. Her debut manuscript Riambel won the 2021 Jean Fanchette Prize. Priya lives in Munich and Mauritius with her family.
