The Manual for Good Wives

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A gripping story of friendship, family, betrayal, loss and survival Powerful historical fiction that brims with bravery, hope and heritage A gripping story of love, loss and the determination to survive and indeed thrive. It made me shudder, it made me cheer, at times I was on the edge of my seat, but most of all I felt so proud of our heroine and what she achieved despite the odds. The Manual For Good Wives, a fast-paced tale of courage and resilience is beautifully written and remarkably moving. An absolute masterpiece. Lola has effortlessly embedded an unforgettable voice within a breath-taking story about love, lineage, and the intergenerational effect of bravery in the face of misfortune. I loved it! Bruising yet hopeful epic novel . . . Emotional and evocative. A powerful tale of trauma, identity and survival An incredibly important book giving breath to voices we sadly seldom hear . . . beautifully crafted, [a] compelling story crossing continents and time, which will undoubtedly break your heart but also make it sing I was definitely in tears by the end! There is so much to say about this story. Lola Jaye has given us such a creative way of examining privilege, identity, trauma and whiteness in both eras Poignant, captivating and thoroughly enjoyable It's huge and sweeping in scope, yet succinctly written and pacy . . . I was breathless with Temi's adventures! It's a really wonderful, thought-provoking story with a fabulous, memorable heroine at its heart. Her writing is on another level, with characters and a story that grab you from the first page and don't let go until the very end. Just brilliant Expand reviews