Name: The Fortune Men
Brand: Penguin Random House
SKU: 9780241466940
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Author: Nadifa Mohamed
ISBN: 9780241466940

Author: Nadifa Mohamed

Hardback·Ages 18+·Historical Fiction

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✨ Mood: Haunting, powerful, deeply emotional
⏳ Pace: Steady, immersive
🌿 Atmosphere: 1950s Cardiff, gritty, richly detailed
💭 Themes: Justice, racism, identity, fate
🧠 Depth: Profound, thought-provoking
💬 Hook: A man’s fate hangs in the balance as a community—and a justice system—turns against him.
👥 Perfect For: Fans of Colson Whitehead, literary historical fiction
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This: Readers who appreciate powerful, character-driven stories based on real events with social and emotional depth

"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." --

Book details

Format: Hardback
Reading age: 18+
Pages: 315
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Published: 26 May 2021
Language: English
ISBN: 9780241466940

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