Andrea Levy — The Long Song

London, Headline Review , 2010. Paperback. A scarce proof-copy of this award winning novel by Andrea Levy. A scarce uncorrected proof copy, made in confidence to selected persons only. In the original, pictorial, paperback binding. 'The Long Song', is a highly acclaimed novel by Andrea Levy, set in Jamaica during the last turbulent years of slavery and in the early years of freedom that followed. The book went on to win the 2011 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction, and was a finalist for the 2010 Man Booker Prize. Andrea Levy was an English author best known for her novels, 'Small Island', and this work, 'The Long Song&apos. Her work explores topics related to British Jamaicans and how they negotiate race, culture and identity. The half title page is present. In the original paperback binding. Externally, excellent with light shelf wear only. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .