Remember, Remember

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An explosive debut historical novel by a blazing young talent. This dazzling alternative history reimagines the gunpowder plot to derail the slave trade in 18th-century London
'An explosive re-imagining rich and memorable'

STACEY THOMAS, author of The Revels

1770. Delphine lives in the shadows of London: a secret, vibrant world of smugglers, courtesans and small rebellions. Four years ago, she escaped enslavement at great personal cost. Now, she must help her brother Vincent do the same.

While Britains highest court fails to administer justice for Vincent, little rebellions are no longer enough. Whats needed is a big, explosive plot one that will strike at the heart of the transatlantic slave trade. But can one Black woman, one fuse and one match bring down an Empire

An incendiary alternative history, Remember, Remember is a gripping story of conscience, conspiracy, queer identity and courage in the face of injustice.

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'Couldn't put this book down. From the first page to the precious flicker of the last, Remember, Remember is an exquisite read. Meticulously rendered, deeply felt and full of fury, beautiful, tender, and ruthless. Elle Machray has created a novel steeped in history and the depths that love can go to. Machray is going to be a force to be reckoned with' HANNAH KANER, #1 internationally bestselling author of Godkiller

'A timely and explosive re-imagining of the gunpowder plot that boldly questions the lengths were willing to go for freedom. Delphine is such a rich and memorable protagonist whose unforgettable story will stay with you long after you've finished reading' STACEY THOMAS, author of The Revels

'Remember, Remember is a powerful, poignant and ultimately hopeful story about one woman's fight for change relaying the complex legal history of transatlantic slavery and evoking what it must have been like for those individuals caught up in the landmark cases with real heart. I cried buckets!' JESSICA BULL, author of Miss Austen Investigates

Author Bio

Elle Machray grew up in Birmingham to WelshCaribbean and Scottish parents, and is now based in Edinburgh. After graduating from the HarperCollins Author Academy in spring 2021, their debut novel Remember, Remember was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Prize, judged by Hilary Mantel.

In the fleeting moments between writing and working, you can find Elle on social media talking about neurodivergence, books and a never-ending quest to relax.

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