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This Motherless Land Nikki May

This Motherless Land By Nikki May

This Motherless Land by Nikki May

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This Motherless Land by Nikki May

From the prize-winning author of WAHALA, a powerful de-colonial retelling of MANSFIELD PARK, exploring identity, culture, race and love

'A spirited exploration of culture and kinship' BONNIE GARMUS
'Deeply emotional and entertaining' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters
'Tugs at the heartstrings' DAMILARE KUKU, author of Nearly all the Men in Lagos are Mad
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When Funkes mother dies in an accident in Lagos, shes sent to live with her maternal family in England. Against a backdrop of condescension and mild neglect, sensible Funke strives to fit in, determined to become one of them.

Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family, to be nothing like them. Fiercely protective of Funke, she at last has an ally. The two cousins give each other what they need most: love.

But the past casts long shadows and the choices made by their mothers haunt them, shaping the trajectory of their adult lives. Can they escape their legacy?

Witty, warm, hugely entertaining, This Motherless Land bridges three decades and two continents, delving into the thorny territories of race and culture and belonging. At its heart is a story about love and how it can make the difference between surviving and thriving.

Praise for This Motherless Land:

'A fierce and evocative retelling of Mansfield Park' BETH MORREY

'Utter perfection from start to finish, This Motherless Land broke my heart then put it back together.' LAURA MARSHALL, author of Friend Request

'A spirited exploration of culture and kinship--of how we belong, and to whom' BONNIE GARMUS

'A fantastic book. Highly original' LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally Diamond

'Proves that love has the power to save a life again and again. Deeply emotional and entertaining, this is a novel to treasure' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters

'Brilliantly observant, funny, moving and addictive read. I loved it' KATE SAWYER

'A vibrant coming-of-age story that explores love, longing and belonging in a multi-cultural family' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, bestselling author of Black Cake

'Utter perfection from start to finish, This Motherless Land broke my heart then put it back together.' LAURA MARSHALL, author of Friend Request

'Gripping and poignant' NITA PROSE, bestselling author of The Maid

'Beautiful, bold and addictive' DAISY BUCHANAN

This Motherless Land Reviews

Utterly captivating - this book is beautiful, bold and addictive. I could read Nikki Mays words forever. I felt bereft when I got to the end; I didnt want to leave Funke and Liv. This novel crackles with electricity and pulses with love. For me, May is a must-read author, and I think this is a book that readers will be falling in love with for years to come. Shes one of the absolute best storytellers writing right now. * DAISY BUCHANAN *
A spirited exploration of culture and kinship--of how we belong, and to whom * BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY *
A vibrant coming-of-age story * CHARMAINE WILKERSON *
A gripping and poignant family saga that illuminates the lasting bond between two extraordinary cousins. I was completely immersed in this entrancing story * NITA PROSE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE MAID and THE MYSTERY GUEST *
THIS MOTHERLESS LAND takes Nikki May's writing to new heights. It's a novel about so many things - identity, belonging and acceptance; sisterhood, family and forgiveness - all wrapped up in the most compulsive and moving story. Funke and Liv gripped me from the start and didn't let go - their bond proves, across continents and decades, through adversity, prejudices and sacrifice, that love has the power to save a life again and again. Deeply emotional and wildly entertaining, this is a novel to treasure * EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS *
Moving, funny, warm and epic; a truly beautiful exploration of family and belonging. Its exceptional. * LIZZIE POOK *
At the core of it, This Motherless Land is a love story (not the romantic kind) between Liv and Funke, the cousins that life showed real pepper but they came out winning. Nikki May writes with the intent to tug at the heartstrings and she does exactly that with this book * DAMILARE KUKU *
Utter perfection from start to finish, This Motherless Land broke my heart then put it back together. * LAURA MARSHALL, author of FRIEND REQUEST *
Stunning. Beautiful. Instantly absorbing storytelling woven through with so much truth about family, childhood, culture and belonging. * LAUREN BRAVO, author of PRELOVED *
A fantastic book. Highly original * LIZ NUGENT *
A fierce and evocative retelling of Mansfield Park. Funke and Liv are cousins, united (and torn apart) by tragedy and neglect, finding their place in the world. It's a vivid, moving and epic family saga * BETH MORREY, author of SAVING MISSY *
A stunning new novel! A true delight of a story beautiful and extremely enjoyable. A worthy follow-up to Wahala * DIPO FALOYIN, author of AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY *
Fresh and fearless, THIS MOTHERLESS LAND kept me furiously turning the pages late into the night. This ambitious, richly textured novel effortlessly explores family, culture, class and love, and cements Mays position as a bold and powerful new voice. Her prose is as vibrant as her plotting - superb. * SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM *
Brilliantly observant, funny, moving and addictive read. I loved it * KATE SAWYER *

About Nikki May

Born in Bristol and raised in Lagos, Nikki May is Anglo-Nigerian. Her critically acclaimed debut novel WAHALA won the Comedy Women In Print New Voice Prize, was longlisted for the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award and the Diverse Books Award, and is being turned into a major BBC TV drama series.

THIS MOTHERLESS LAND is her second novel.
Nikki lives in Dorset with her husband, two standard Schnauzers and way too many books. She should be working on her third book but is probably reading.

Twitter/X: @NikkiOMay
Instagram: @NikkiMayWriter

Additional information

GOR013807433
9780857527806
0857527800
This Motherless Land by Nikki May
Nikki May
Used - Like New
Hardback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
2024-07-18
352
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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