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This celebrated, unforgettable first novel, short-listed for the prestigious Bailey’s Prize and set in Nigeria, gives voice to both husband and wife as they tell the story of their marriage – and the forces that threaten to tear it apart.
Yejide and Akin have been married since they met and fell in love at university. Though many expected Akin to take several wives, he and Yejide have always agreed: Polygamy is not for them. But four years into their marriage – after consulting fertility doctors and healers, trying strange teas and unlikely cures – Yejide is still not pregnant. She assumes she still has time – until her family arrives on her doorstep with a young woman they introduce as Akin’s second wife. Furious, shocked, and livid with jealousy, Yejide knows the only way to save her marriage is to get pregnant. Which, finally, she does – but at a cost far greater than she could have dared to imagine.
An electrifying novel of enormous emotional power, Stay with Me asks how much we can sacrifice for the sake of family.
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Customers find this novel engaging with a complex plot full of twists and turns, and one review highlights its dual narrative structure. Moreover, the book receives praise for its skillful writing and compelling characters who experience a range of emotions. Additionally, customers appreciate the powerful insight into the human condition and the interesting look into Nigerian culture, with one review noting how it blends modern and traditional elements.
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