Black Mischief

Released: November 5, 2015
Length: 6 hrs 45 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Little, Brown Audio

Black Mischief is a satirical novel set on the fictional African island of Azania, focusing on Emperor Seth and his English advisor, Basil Seal, as they attempt to modernize the kingdom. The story unfolds with a series of humorous and mischievous events, including failed currency experiments, a provocative "Birth Control Gala," and an amusingly eventful coronation. Waugh's sharp wit and satire bring to life a comedy of errors in a fictional exotic setting.

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