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| Author | Vanessa Walters |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller Mystery |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 9781804946459 |
The Nigerwife is a 2023 novel by British writer Vanessa Walters. [1] It was published on 2 May 2023 by Atria Books. The book centers on a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth. [2] [3]
The novel received generally positive reception. [1] It was recommended by various media outlets. [4] [5] [6]
The Nigerwife was selected as the "Good Morning America's" May Book Club Pick. [1] [7]
Amy Aniobi is developing an adaptation for the novel which has been optioned for a limited series by HBO [3] [8]
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