The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph
Hardcover, UK | Signed | 1st Edition | 1st Printing | 2022 | Publisher: Dialogue Books
A remarkable and deeply moving signed first edition from Paterson Joseph — the acclaimed British actor best known for his roles in Peep Show, Casualty, The Leftovers, Timeless, and the long-running BBC series Hustle. Joseph’s debut novel imagines the secret diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho — a real historical figure, born on a slave ship in 1729, who became the first person of African descent to vote in a British election, a celebrated composer, and a friend to Samuel Johnson and Laurence Sterne. The novel is a triumph of historical imagination, giving a long-silenced voice to a remarkable life. Published by Dialogue Books (an imprint committed to diverse voices).
Condition: As New with slightly damaged bottom front corner.
A signed first edition from a beloved British actor — a unique collectible bridging theatrical celebrity and serious historical literary fiction.