A stunning short-story collection weaving together the lives of eight Nigerian women

Funmi Fetto's unforgettable debut brings to life the stories of Nigerian women as they navigate race, class and prejudice, from Lagos to London.

Meet Ifeoma. She's been ready to leave her violent husband for a long time, but her plans for a quiet departure take an unexpectedly gruesome turn... Nkechi, meanwhile, dreams of saving up to escape the drudgery of work as a housemaid for a rich Lagos family. But when 'Madam' discovers her husband's secret, she starts casting around for someone to blame, and her eye naturally lands on Nkechi. Thousands of miles away in London, Riliwa is struggling to find her feet in a new city. Mary takes her under her wing: a guardian angel full of advice, wisdom and practical support. But Riliwa is about to learn that nothing comes free.

Passionate, raw, and full of heart, Funmi Fetto's rich debut collection shows us women torn between aspiration and social pressure, between fear and courage, the expectations of tradition and the desire to stand apart.