{"product_id":"black-mischief-0316216755","title":"Black Mischief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0316216755\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waugh, Evelyn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A hilarious and still timely tale of emerging Africa and declining England\" (Time), Evelyn Waugh's third novel helped to establish his reputation as a mater satirist.\"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?Profound 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\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51737293324576,"sku":"NEW0316216755","price":25.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/81QNjqcfCuL.jpg?v=1779557243","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/black-mischief-0316216755","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}