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The fortune men / Nadifa Mohamed.
"Based on a true event, The Fortune Men tells the intimate, harrowing story of the last man in Britain to be sentenced to death. In Cardiff, Wales in 1952, Mahmood Mattan, a young Somali sailor, is accused of a crime he did not commit: the brutal killing of Violet Volacki, a shopkeeper from Tiger Bay. At first, Mahmood believes he can ignore the fingers pointing his way; he may be a gambler and a petty thief, but he is no murderer. He is a father of three, secure in his innocence and his belief in British justice. But as the trial draws closer, his prospect for freedom dwindles. Now, Mahmood must stage a terrifying fight for his life, with all the chips stacked against him: a shoddy investigation, an inhumane legal system, and, most evidently, pervasive and deep-rooted racism at every step. Under the shadow of the hangman's noose, Mahmood begins to realize that even the truth may not be enough to save him. A haunting tale of miscarried justice, this book offers a chilling look at the dark corners of our humanity." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593534366
- ISBN: 0593534360
- Physical Description: 304 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First United States edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This is a Borzoi book" |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Life change events > Fiction. Murder > Investigation > Fiction. Racism > Wales > Fiction. Judicial error > Great Britain > Fiction. Tiger Bay (Cardiff, Wales) > History > 20th century > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Legal fiction (Literature) Fiction. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Memorial Library | FICTION MOHAMED (Text) | 50686016123353 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Albright Memorial Library | FICTION MOHAMED (Text)
Bookplate:
In Memory of Mary Lou Slowey
|
50686016125226 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Dover Area Community Library | Adults MOH Fiction (Text) | 34217000880294 | Adult Area New | Available | - |
| Highland Community Library | F MOH (Text) | 35610000985809 | HGHM Fiction | Available | - |
| Indian Valley Public Library | Fiction Mohamed (Text) | 39427103630612 | Fiction Room: Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Kutztown Community Library | MOH (Text) | 33249024643029 | Fiction | Available | - |
| Lower Macungie Library | FIC MOH (Text) | 33400001541054 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Paul Smith Library of Southern York County | Adults MOH Fiction (Text) | 34318001197207 | Adult Area | Available | - |
| Reading Public Library RPL - Main | Fiction Mohamed (Text) | 33223008734849 | Fiction | Available | - |
| Barrett Paradise Friendly Library | F Moh (Text) | 37171000123154 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Based on a true event, The Fortune Men tells the intimate, harrowing story of the last man in Britain to be sentenced to death. In Cardiff, Wales in 1952, Mahmood Mattan, a young Somali sailor, is accused of a crime he did not commit: the brutal killing of Violet Volacki, a shopkeeper from Tiger Bay. At first, Mahmood believes he can ignore the fingers pointing his way; he may be a gambler and a petty thief, but he is no murderer. He is a father of three, secure in his innocence and his belief in British justice. But as the trial draws closer, his prospect for freedom dwindles. Now, Mahmood must stage a terrifying fight for his life, with all the chips stacked against him: a shoddy investigation, an inhumane legal system, and, most evidently, pervasive and deep-rooted racism at every step. Under the shadow of the hangman's noose, Mahmood begins to realize that even the truth may not be enough to save him. A haunting tale of miscarried justice, this book offers a chilling look at the dark corners of our humanity." --
