Phantom Electric Ghost

Diane M. Hinds|Author|Trinidad's Untold Past| Colonialism|Conflict|ChangeDiane M. Hinds is an author and distinguished entertainment publicist with a profound connection to Trinidad, stemming from her formative years on the island between 1975 and 1979. During this period, her father, Rev. Kenneth Hinds, served as a Clerk in Holy Orders after being ordained at St Albans Abbey by Archbishop Bob Runcie. These experiences deeply influenced Diane, fueling her passion for sharing pivotal yet often overlooked chapters of Caribbean history. Her debut novel, Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity, offers a masterfully fictionalised account of Trinidad's history. The narrative spans from Christopher Columbus's discovery of the island in 1498 to its cession from Spain to Britain's Sir Ralph Abercromby. The novel delves into significant events, including the tenure of the island's first governor, Thomas Picton, and examines the profound impact of the abolition of slavery on Trinidad's social and