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My parents were both born and grew up in Zanzibar. Both mum and dad were of Goan origin. Mum was a teacher at a local state school in Stone Town and dad worked for Cable and Wireless. Mum left in 1965 and dad in 1967. They never spoke about what happened and we grew up knowing very little about Zanzibar. Can you suggest a book that would be given from a Catholic Goan Zanzibari? I loved reading you book -Zanzibar Uhuru

Anne M. Chappel Hi Rachel, there were a few Goan people in Zanzibar and I know most left as soon as they could. What do you mean in your question 'from a Catholic Goan Zanzibari'? I am sorry that your parents did not tell you about Zanzibar. I am glad that you liked my book. Have you visited Zanzibar? kind regards

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I am currently in Zanzibar. We visited the old slave market a few hours before I read that section in your book. We walked through without a guide so didn't hear the stories but did see the 2 underground rooms that a plaque said had been used for holding slaves. I tried searching for info online and everything I found re-iterated that but in the book, you suggested that isn't true. Could you share your source, please?

Anne M. Chappel It suits the tourist market to promote this, but the dungeons were built after the slave market was closed. Prof. Abdul Sheriff, the eminent Zanzibari historian has written about this and that is partly where my information comes from. Also Prof Glassman. I lived in Zanzibar as a child and the dungeons were never known for holding slaves. Money is made
by guides telling stories.

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I am yet to finish the m/s, but it has been awarded 3rd prize in the Association of Christian Writers' novel writing competition and was shortlisted by Eyeland Book Awards 2020 for an unpublished historical novel, which is encouraging. May I send you a proof-read draft when it is ready?

Anne M. Chappel Sure! Well done. That is very encouraging.

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Anne M. Chappel Thanks Sophie, I have not. Will check. how is your book going? Kind Regards Anne

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Anne M. Chappel https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
City of Thorns about the world's largest refugee camp - its Dadaab in NE Kenya on the Somalia border.

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