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The Parlour Wife

The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje is a poignant tale of a young Nigerian woman grappling with the aftermath of a war her country never chose. The Parlour Wife is a moving historical fiction set in 1940s Nigeria, offering a rarely explored perspective on the impact of World War II on a British colony.

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The Parlour Wife is a poignant historical fiction novel by Foluso Agbaje, set in 1940s Lagos, Nigeria. The story follows Kehinde, an 18-year-old woman who, unable to continue her education, is persuaded by her parents to become the third wife of Gboyega Ogunjobi, setting aside her dreams of becoming a writer. As World War II impacts Nigeria, Kehinde’s life is further complicated by societal expectations and colonial rule.

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Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 12.9 × 19.8 × 2.7 cm
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Format

Paperback
ISBN

9789786051833
Pages

384
Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers
Year Published

2024

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