Author(s): Nikki May

General

From the acclaimed author of Wahala, a 'spirited exploration of culture and kinship' (Bonnie Garmus).

'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

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

'Beautiful, bold and addictive' DAISY BUCHANAN

'Nikki May writes with the intent to tug at the heartstrings and she does exactly that with this book' DAMILARE KUKU

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

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

'A fantastic book. Highly original' LIZ NUGENT

'Moving, funny, warm and epic; a truly beautiful exploration of family and belonging'
LIZZIE POOK, author of Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge
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Set in modern-day Lagos and Somerset, two cultures collide in an entertaining and fast-moving tale of class, greed and prejudice that asks what does it take to truly belong?

When Funke's mother dies in a tragic accident in Lagos, she's sent to live with her maternal family in England. Traumatised by grief and against a backdrop of condescension and mild neglect, conformist Funke strives to fit in, determined to become one of them.

Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family, resolved to be nothing like them. Fiercely protective of Funke, she at last has a purpose, and 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 Funke and Liv, 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.