The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description So refreshing…A memorable debut Louise Hare, Bestselling Author of This Lovely CityKehinde must put everything on the line to find herself during a time of war. Publisher Description So refreshing…A memorable debut Louise Hare, Bestselling Author of This Lovely CityKehinde must put everything on the line to find herself during a time of war. Lagos, 1939With the announcement of World War Two and a change that sends shockwaves through her family, Kehinde is forced to put aside her dreams of writing and become the third wife of Mr Ogunjobi.Kehinde makes her peace by selling snacks at a small market. When she gets the chance to assist the leader of the Lagos Market Womens Association, fighting for the rights the British are trying to take away, Kehinde finally feels useful again.But if her husband finds out hell abandon her.Can Kehinde find the courage to fight for herself and the other women of Lagos? Or will she remain a caged bird, a parlour wife, forever.A poignant story of a young Nigerian woman, living with the consequences of a war her country didnt choose.Praise for The Parlour Wife:1940s Nigeria as youve rarely seen it … Kehindes journey to discovering her own voice, and ultimately her own autonomy, will resonate with many. A delightful debut!Chioma Okereke, author of Water BabyA delightful and evocative journey that starts in the heart of a young woman in Lagos whose destiny is threatened when the clouds of family and societal expectations, thesecond World War and the new wave of change sweeping West Africa make their impact on her life and choicesOla Awonubi, author of A Nurses Tale We all studied WW2, but Nigerias role, as a British colony, doesnt feature in many books. Agbage corrects this in her poignant debut. I rooted for feisty Kehinde from the get-go. Its not easy to be a feminist when youre a third wife and destined for the parlour – her courage was wonderfully writtenNikki May, author of Wahala and This Motherless LandWritten in a warm, compassionate voice, Foluso Agbajes The Parlour Wife is a harmonious marriage of historical events and memorable charactersSefi Atta, author of The Bad Immigrant Author Biography Foluso Agbaje has been writing stories since she first learned to write. She loves London, but calls Lagos home, and her stories are shaped by these two cities that have captured her heart. After graduating from the Faber Academy in 2022, Foluso completed her debut novel, The Parlour Wife. She has a Masters degree in Management and Human Resources from the London School of Economics and a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Loughborough University. Foluso lives in Lagos with her husband and two children, balancing her passion for writing with a full-time career in financial services. Details ISBN 0008654719 ISBN-13 9780008654719 Title The Parlour Wife Author Foluso Agbaje Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 384 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers GE_Item_ID:161428812; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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