{"product_id":"the-message-9789371812528","title":"The Message","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Louis Tracy\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Double 9 Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Double 9 Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Psychological\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe message begins amid the elegance and charm of Cowes during regatta week, where a yachting atmosphere conceals undercurrents of hidden histories and unsettling truths. Initially light in tone, the narrative introduces a character whose charisma and curiosity lead to a brief, seemingly casual interaction with a young woman seeking assistance. This encounter becomes the entry point into a shadowy world linked to West Africa, suggesting unresolved legacies and the echo of exploitation. A mysterious object a calabash emerges as a symbol of past entanglements, carrying a cryptic message that propels the characters into deeper conflict. The story s early chapters contrast picturesque seascapes with the slow reveal of threatening forces lurking behind polite society. The sudden appearance of a figure from the global slave trade injects moral tension and danger into what first appeared to be a romantic or leisurely setting. As the layers begin to unravel, the narrative sets the stage for a confrontation between appearance and reality, where adventure merges with historical reckoning and personal discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double 9 Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48222055956631,"sku":"9789371812528","price":2048.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789371812528.webp?v=1788755883","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-message-9789371812528","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}