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This Motherless Land

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''A spirited exploration of culture and kinship--of how we belong, and to whom'' BONNIE GARMUS ''Proves that love has the power to save a life again and again. Deeply emotional and entertaining'' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters ''Beautiful, bold and addictive'' DAISY BUCHANAN ''A vibrant coming-of-age story that explores love, longing and belonging in a multi-cultural family'' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake '' Gripping and poignant'' NITA PROSE, author of The Maid '' A fantastic book. Highly original'' LIZ NUGENT ______________ Set in modern-day Lagos and Somerset, two cultures collide in an entertaining and fast-moving tale of class, greed and prejudice that asks what does it take to truly belong? When Funke''s mother dies in a tragic accident in Lagos, she''s sent to live with her maternal family in England. Traumatised by grief and against a backdrop of condescension and mild neglect, conformist Funke strives to fit in, determined to become one of them. Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family, resolved to be nothing like them. Fiercely protective of Funke, she at last has a purpose, and an ally. The two cousins give each other what they need most: love . But the past casts long shadows and the choices made by their mothers haunt Funke and Liv, shaping the trajectory of their adult lives. Can they escape their legacy? Witty, warm, hugely entertaining, This Motherless Land bridges three decades and two continents, delving into the thorny territories of race and culture and belonging. At its heart is a story about love and how it can make the difference between surviving and thriving.

Product details

Authors Nikki May
Publisher Doubleday
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 18.07.2024
 
EAN 9780857527813
ISBN 978-0-85752-781-3
No. of pages 352
Dimensions 153 mm x 234 mm x 40 mm
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature

London, Greater London, FICTION / Women, Family life fiction, Family & relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, West Africa, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, chick lit; relationships; parenting; sisters; mental health

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