Legend Press sign San Francisco-based author Sarah Ladipo Manyika

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 4, 2008 -- 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
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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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Note to editors:
· Legend Press is the youngest-run trade fiction publisher in the UK. For more information see www.legendpress.co.uk, www.myspace.com/legendpress, or email info@legendpress.co.uk.

· Founder and Managing Director Tom Chalmers can be contacted on 0207 249 6901 or by emailing tomchalmers@legendpress.co.uk. Tom was shortlisted for the UK Young Publisher of the Year Award 2007. Lucy Boguslawski can be contacted by emailing lucyboguslawski@legendpress.co.uk
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