The Lagos Wife
(Author) Vanessa Walters‘The story is juicy, the detail about Lagos life is rich - I gobbled it all up’ PANDORA SYKES, Books and Bits'I was hooked right through to the shocking end' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'An excellent read' GUARDIAN'Big Little Lies meets The White Lotus' GOOD MORNING AMERICA'Beautifully written, immersive, thought-provoking' MARIAN KEYES'A gripping mystery, a portrait of an exhilarating but perilous city and a nuanced examination of clashing cultures' FINANCIAL TIMES'Obsessed' KERRY WASHINGTON'A shimmering success' DIANA EVANSTHE PERFECT WIFE. THE PERFECT MURDER. Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life: a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of Lagos and a glamorous group of friends.
She left London and a troubled family past behind to become part of a community of expat wives. But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her aunt Claudine flies to Nigeria to take matters into her own hands.
As she digs into her niece's life, she uncovers a hidden truth. But the more she finds out about Nicole, the more Claudine's own buried history threatens to come to light.
Vanessa Walters
Vanessa Walters is a renowned poet and author known for her powerful and emotive writing style. She has published several collections of poetry that explore themes of identity, relationships, and the human experience. Walters' work is characterized by its lyrical language and poignant reflections on life and love. Her most famous work, "The Heart's Journey," has been praised for its raw honesty and heartfelt exploration of the complexities of the heart. Walters' contributions to literature have had a profound impact on the genre, inspiring readers and fellow writers alike with her evocative storytelling and profound insight into the human condition.
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