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'The Manual For Good Wives, a fast-paced tale of courage and resilience is beautifully written and remarkably moving. An absolute masterpiece' - Mike Gayle, author of All the Lonely People 'Simply brilliant' - Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up *****...

With 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 Women’s Market Association, fighting for the rights the British are trying to take away, Kehinde finally feels useful again. But if her husband finds out he’ll abandon her.

Jantsia Brittle is a liar. Her blue eyes mark her as Azure, the lowest caste in the Empire of Shariza, but she’s a fraud. If her best friend knew the truth of her parentage, it could put an end to their easy friendship. It could put an end to her life. When Jantsia’s world collides with a downtrodden family’s fight for freedom, and the undercover mission of a conflicted imperial agent, dangerous secrets come to light. Secrets capable of destroying friendships, families – and maybe even an empire.

Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure’s father died. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a man who promises to change their fortunes, but his feet are hovering just a few inches above the ground. He’s a spirit, and he says he can bring Treasure’s beloved father back to life if she’ll do one terrible thing for him first.