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The Book of Secrets
1996 Nominated

The Book of Secrets

M.G. Vassanji

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

An intricately plotted novel which does not solve all the mysteries even at its end, this novel also gives a comprehensive picture of the changes wrought in East African society from the early 20th century to the present day

M.G. Vassanji

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR M.G.
Vassanji

Moyez G. Vassanji CM is a Canadian novelist and editor, who writes under the name M. G. Vassanji. Vassanji’s work has been translated into several languages. As of 2020, he has published nine novels, as well as two short-fiction collections and two nonfiction books.

Moyez G. Vassanji CM is a Canadian novelist and editor, who writes under the name M. G. Vassanji. Vassanji’s work has been translated into several languages. As of 2020, he has published nine novels, as well as two short-fiction collections and two nonfiction books.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
Canada
Author
M.G. Vassanji
Publisher
McClelland & Steward
Nominating Library
Ottawa Public Library - Canada

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