The Lagos Wife
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'I was hooked right through to the shocking end' BERNARDINE EVARISTO
'An excellent read' GUARDIAN
'Beautifully written, immersive, thought-provoking' MARIAN KEYES
'Obsessed' KERRY WASHINGTON
'A shimmering success' DIANA EVANS
THE PERFECT WIFE. THE PERFECT MURDER.
Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life: a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart…
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I love thrillers set in foreign locations that give me a glimpse into other cultures, along with a big dose of mystery and intrigue. This book delivers on all fronts.
I could not put this book down. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, I loved the dual points of view of Nicole, the missing British wife of a wealthy Nigerian businessman, and her estranged aunt Claudine, who arrives from London to look for her. The sense of dread, helplessness, and desperation both women experience throughout the book is palpable and devastating, making both characters relatable and well-developed.
This book deftly explores the…
From Angela's list on thrillers about missing black women & girls.
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