Diamonds of Treason in a few words

In the book, the two main characters are:

- Martine Bokassa, the oldest daughter of Jean-Bedel Bokassa

- Jean-Bedel Bokassa (Head of state for the Central African Republic, president of the Republic, then emperor).

Martine Bokassa born in Vietnam (whilst the country is still under French colonisation) finds out that her father has become president. Despite not having any money, she manages to fly away to the Central African Republic.

Upon her arrival, she discovers that the secret service is using an impostor as Martine (in order to spy on her father). The author, Jean-Barthelemy Bokassa (the first grandson of the ex emperor) tells the rest of the story, from his mother’s point of view. This offers the reader a different account of events about this extraordinary family saga that has been previously untold.

As for Jean-Bedel Bokassa, “Diamonds of Treason” resolves (at least) two problems:

1°) How a private in the French Army experienced such an exceptional destiny?

2°) An explanation of the extraordinary void that exists between the reality of his power (with positive and negative points) and how certain propaganda (still active today) has given him an execrable reputation?

       

Link to Jean-Barthélémy Bokassa's French Blog

Jean-Barthélémy Bokassa at home
(Paris - 2007)

Comments

[Rédigé par : DEDEAVODE Alain Bachir]

Bonjour Babé,
Vous serez certainement étonné en recevant ce message qui vient de votre Grand frère consaguin.
En effet,je suis l'ainé de la famille et ai toujours voulu avoir de vos nouvelles(Cathérine,Jules et toi),c'est dommage que la nature a voulu le contraire.
Cependant, je tiens à vous signaler que vous avez cinq frères en Centrafrique (une fille Yékia et quatre frères,Serge,Bruno, Cédrick et moi).Nous nous portons tous bien malgré les tensions suite à l'exécution de notre Feu Papa.
Pour plus d'information, je suis ingénieur en maintenance industrielle et suis Chef service maintenance à SUCAF RCA ( société sucrière de Centrafrique.
Si vous avez besoin de quelques choses,n'hésistez pas à me contacter.
Portez vous bien.
Alain Bachir DEDEAVODE