{"product_id":"book-am6c","title":"Black Mischief","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A hilarious and still timely tale of emerging Africa and declining England\" (\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e), Evelyn Waugh's third novel helped to establish his reputation as a mater satirist. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way.\" When Oxford-educated Emperor Seth succeeds to the throne of the African state of Azania, he has a tough job on his hands. His subjects are ill-informed and unruly, and corruption, double-dealing, and bloodshed are rife. With the aid of Minister of Modernization Basil Seal, Seth plans to introduce his people to the civilized ways of the West-but will it be as simple as that?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProfound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a \"Birth Control Gala,\" the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies, and a good deal more mischief.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49349803802928,"sku":"BDam6c","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/am6c-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776195691","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-am6c","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}