Sacred Hunger

Through the story of an 18th century slave ship, this novel explores moral choices, the corruptions of greed and material gain, and men's behaviour in extremis.... » 

Through the story of an 18th century slave ship, this novel explores moral choices, the corruptions of greed and material gain, and men's behaviour in extremis. It also articulates current concerns of corruption and distress. The author was awarded the 1992 Booker Prize for this novel. «