Nightbloom: From the author of His Only Wife

Chika Unigwe's novel "On Black Sisters' Street" follows the lives of two cousins, Akorfa and Selasi, as they navigate their way through life's challenges and reunite after years of separation. The story explores themes of female friendship, trauma, and the impact of history on our lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Remarkable Chika Unigwe, author of On Black Sisters Street, presents a captivating tale of two inseparable cousins, Selasi and Akorfa, who must repair their broken relationship or risk losing each other forever. Growing up in the same small Ghanaian town, Selasi and Akorfa were more than just cousins; they were best friends. They shared everything, from their dreams to their desires, and their every secret. However, as they entered their teens, Selasi began to change, and Akorfa barely recognized the sullen, withdrawn girl she once knew so well. Years went by before they crossed paths again, and their lives had taken very different paths. Although they were separated by continents, they had each found success in their careers. Akorfa worked in international development in the US, while Selasi was a restaurateur running the hottest spot in Accra. It took a crisis to pull them back together, forcing both women to confront shocking secrets and childhood trauma that neither one had been willing to address. Now, they must bridge the gulf between them to stop history from repeating itself. Nightbloom is a powerful story about female friendship, the relationships that shape us, and the people we never quite leave behind. Written with razor-sharp precision, it is a blistering tale that will leave readers breathless. Huma Qureshi, author of Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love, praises Unigwe's writing, calling it "a blistering story, written with razor sharp precision."

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861546565