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Last Hummingbird West of Chile

By: Nicholas Ruddock
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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An audacious tale of murder, privilege, and servitude — of both humans and nature.

A stunning work of imaginative fiction, Last Hummingbird West of Chile spins a tale of adventure that is in turn comedic, violent, poignant and thoughtful. Through the exploits of a young sailor born in questionable circumstance and a pair of murderous servants, as well as an assortment of other 19th century regulars, the vital subjects of today—race, religion, sexuality, environment—are framed in history and human culture. Through narration by human protagonists, a tree, a hummingbird, various beasts, and the landscape itself, Ruddock tells a story of colonialism and environment, brutality and privilege, and the best and worst of human nature.

©2021 Nicholas Ruddock (P)2025 Nicholas Ruddock Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism
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