His Only Wife
Categories: Literature & Fiction
His Only Wife is Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel about a young Ghanaian woman who marries a man she barely knows. Afi Tekple, a seamstress from a small town, agrees to marry Elikem, a wealthy businessman, at his family's urging. They hope she will draw him away from another woman. Moving to Accra, Afi is given a new life in the city, but soon she must decide what she truly wants and whether to claim her independence.
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- Reese Witherspoon: “Reading takes us around the world, and this month we are traveling to modern-day Ghana with our October book pick, #HisOnlyWife by @PeaceMedie. This book centers around marriage, social pressure, and breaking all the rules. Pick up a copy and let's discuss at @reesesbookclub! 📚”