Sold
Sold by Sue Barrow, published by Cadence Publishing in 2022, is a poignant narrative that follows the harrowing journey of fifteen-year-old Roza. As she arrives in the UK from Albania, she discovers that her father has sold her into slavery to alleviate his debts. The story unfolds as Roza grapples with her grim reality, forced to endure harsh treatment from her captors, Adelina and Jozif Braka, who treat her as their property.
Readers will find a stark exploration of social and family issues as Roza navigates her oppressive circumstances. The narrative delves into her desperate attempts to seek help, only to be thwarted by the manipulations of her captors. As she faces the brutal realities of her situation, including her time in a holding house with other enslaved girls, the book sheds light on the complexities of human trafficking and the resilience of those caught in its web. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Fifteen-year-old Roza thinks she’s leaving Albania for better things in the UK. As she arrives, she realises this is a lie: her father has sold her into slavery to get out of debt. Adelina and Jozif Braka now consider Roza their property. They work her hard, beat and starve her, and refuse to let her go out. But she must tell people they are her parents. She runs to the police, but the Brakas produce a forged birth certificate. She is dismissed as attention-seeking and returned to them for punishment. She doesn’t think life can get much worse. However, when she tries to escape, she’s sent to a holding house full of other enslaved girls.”–Publisher.
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