Description
Discover the gripping tale of **The Nigerwife**, a phenomenal debut novel that intricately weaves themes of family, motherhood, and identity against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria. This twisty and electrifying narrative revolves around Nicole Oruwari, a seemingly perfect woman who vanished without a trace after a boat trip. Embracing her new life as part of the **Nigerwives** community—a circle of foreign women married to wealthy Nigerian men—Nicole's glamorous existence is shattered when her estranged Auntie Claudine takes it upon herself to uncover the truth. With a riveting blend of suspense and emotion, **The Nigerwife** unravels deep-seated secrets and hidden violence, presenting a masterfully constructed plot that fans of crime thrillers will adore. Engage with the richly layered story that has garnered praise from authors like Bernardine Evaristo and Afua Hirsch. Ideal for readers who cherish thrilling novels that explore complex family dynamics and diaspora experiences, this trade paperback edition is a must-have for your bookshelf. Unveil the truth and grip your imagination with every page of this elegant prose. Published in 2023 by Random House UK, this is not just a book; it's an unforgettable journey through the intricacies of life, love, and loss in modern Nigeria. Your order will be shipped promptly to ensure minimal waiting time, letting you dive into this unmissable read right away.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529153279
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
This twisty and electrifying debut novel about a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth is perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer and The Last Thing He Told Me
'Thrillingly suspenseful . . . Reveals its riches, layers and secrets through effortlessly elegant prose' BERNARDINE EVARISTO
'A brilliantly original novel about family, motherhood, identity and diaspora, with a crime thriller twist' AFUA HIRSCH
Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life- a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of glittering Lagos, Nigeria, and a glamorous group of friends. She left gloomy London and a dark family past behind for sunny, moneyed Lagos, becoming part of the Nigerwives-a community of foreign women married to wealthy Nigerian men.
But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her Auntie Claudine decides to take matters into her own hands. Armed with only a cell phone and a plane ticket to Nigeria, she digs into her niece's life and uncovers a hidden side filled with dark secrets, isolation, and even violence. But the more she discovers about her niece, the more Claudine's own buried history threatens to come to light.
An inventively told and keenly observant thriller where nothing is as it seems, The Nigerwife is a razor-sharp look at the bonds of family, the echoing consequences of secrets, and whether we can
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529153279
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
This twisty and electrifying debut novel about a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth is perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer and The Last Thing He Told Me
'Thrillingly suspenseful . . . Reveals its riches, layers and secrets through effortlessly elegant prose' BERNARDINE EVARISTO
'A brilliantly original novel about family, motherhood, identity and diaspora, with a crime thriller twist' AFUA HIRSCH
Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life- a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of glittering Lagos, Nigeria, and a glamorous group of friends. She left gloomy London and a dark family past behind for sunny, moneyed Lagos, becoming part of the Nigerwives-a community of foreign women married to wealthy Nigerian men.
But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her Auntie Claudine decides to take matters into her own hands. Armed with only a cell phone and a plane ticket to Nigeria, she digs into her niece's life and uncovers a hidden side filled with dark secrets, isolation, and even violence. But the more she discovers about her niece, the more Claudine's own buried history threatens to come to light.
An inventively told and keenly observant thriller where nothing is as it seems, The Nigerwife is a razor-sharp look at the bonds of family, the echoing consequences of secrets, and whether we can