Description
Set against the social and political tensions of post-independence Nigeria, this compelling historical novel follows a young woman whose marriage offers comfort and status on the surface while concealing a far more complicated reality. As expectations of respectability, family duty, and womanhood close in around her, she must confront the limits placed on her freedom and decide what kind of life she truly wants. Exploring marriage, identity, power, and resilience, the novel offers an intimate portrait of a woman negotiating private desires within a rapidly changing society.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2024
367 pages
ISBN: 9780008654702
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje.