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Romance in Marseille

Book • 1922
Romance in Marseille follows Lafala, a West African sailor who becomes wealthy after winning a lawsuit for mistreatment.

The novel delves into themes of disability, the legacy of slavery, and queer identity, set against the vibrant backdrop of Marseille's Vieux Port during the Jazz Age. It was published posthumously in 2020, nearly 90 years after it was written.

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as a book he is considering reading next, set in Marseille.
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