First published 2006
As civil war rages in 1960s Nigeria, a university professor, his mistress, and an English writer are caught in a web of shifting alliances and personal tragedies. With their ideals and loyalties tested, they must fight for survival in a world descending into chaos. At the heart of this epic tale lies the deeply emotional bond between the characters, and how they navigate the horrors of war.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, african-literature, war
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Africa, Biafra, Lagos, Nigeria
Period: 1967-1970, Civil War, 1967-1970
541 pages · Paperback · Anchor Books
Content warnings: war