Description
A poignant, sweeping story of a young Nigerian girl whose life is transformed when she is sent to England after the loss of her mother. Torn between the country she leaves behind and the unfamiliar world she is expected to call home, she must navigate family expectations, cultural displacement, and the complicated legacy of colonialism. Spanning continents and generations, the novel explores identity, belonging, grief, and the enduring bonds of family, rendered in Nikki May’s vivid, emotionally resonant style.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9780063084292
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for This Motherless Land by Nikki May.
Death/Grief
Racism/Discrimination
Abuse
Family Separation