The Nigerwife

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The Nigerwife
Author Vanessa Walters
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Genre Thriller
Mystery
Publisher Atria Books
Publication date
2 May 2023
Pages320
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]

Contents

Reception

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]

Television adaptation

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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