I award this 4 stars, for her efforts and details. Historical fiction can be so biased, that is what they say isn’t it, history is only written by the winner! A way for me to empathize with the African natives…….thinking about it more I love that she did this.

The western characters were much more vulgar, exaggerated and on reflection I believe this was done deliberately. Print Word PDF This section contains 452 words (approx. I really enjoyed the slave perspective, it was clear that Gregory had worked really hard to get traditions and history correct. A Respectable Trade Summary & Study Guide Philippa Gregory This Study Guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A Respectable Trade. Mehuru is a priest in the African kingdom of Yoruba and is on a quest to save his country from the ravages of slavery when he is beset upon and captured by white slavers from England. Perhaps I could better describe this book with an oxymoron, interestingly dull or dramatically plain (is that one?!)? A Respectable Trade, the story of a series of unlikely events set in Bristol toward the end of the 18th Century, follows this Gregory formula and solidly delivers. But, this was long! Such a long read, at first I struggled to really want to continue to read, then it got sort of interesting, but then it returned to borderline dull and dramatic. I could really picture myself standing along side the protagonists, watching their story unfold thanks to all the details Gregory inserted. Reuniting with former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.

In a way this is one of her best, mostly down to her encapsulating method of description. Days before the start of the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Jets acquired their new franchise quarterback, four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers. I mention this as most of her books are fairly short and easy to digest.

I think this must be one of Gregory’s heftier books, perhaps even a novel. BUY BOOK Book Review: A Respectable Trade by Philippa Gregory

A respectable trade