Released on: June 4, 2008, 4:18 am

Press Release Author: Legend Press

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Press Release Summary:
Legend Press further highlights its rapid growth in the international market by
signing San Francisco based author Sarah Ladipo Manyika. The thought-provoking
novel, In dependence, is to be pushed through for publication on 27th September
2008. The novel is to be backed by a major promotional campaign.


Press Release Body:
Legend Press further highlights its rapid growth in the international market by
signing San Francisco based author Sarah Ladipo Manyika. The thought-provoking
novel, In dependence, is to be pushed through for publication on 27th September
2008. The novel is to be backed by a major promotional campaign.

In dependence takes the reader on a rich historical journey starting with the legacy
of Empire, through the post colonial period, and onto modern day Africa and its
diaspora. It is through Tayo and Vanessa's story, each with their own references to
the African leaders, writers, and artists who shaped the historical period, that the
author offers a new and exciting glimpse into contemporary West Africa. Tayo and
Vanessa's tragic romance mirrors the tragedy of Europe and America's relationship
with the third world. Where mutual dependence has always existed, the unfettered
love affair remains an elusive dream.

Legend Press Managing Director Tom Chalmers commented: "We are really excited about
publishing Sarah's novel. It is a rich story about important issues, which we feel
will engage and also challenge readers. The historially important setting of the
novel is particularly relevant to today's volatile political environment."



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 Legend Press is the youngest-run trade fiction publisher in the UK. For
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