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In Lenrie Peters'' debut novel, The Second Round, a young physician decides to settle down in Freetown at the turn of Sierra Leone''s independence.

After years of studying in England, a young Dr Kawa decides to return to his childhood home. Optimistic for his future and that of the country''s, Kawa is eager to carve out a new life for himself in an independent nation. But when he falls unexpectedly in love with his neighbour''s wife, Kawa''s hope for a simple life comes crashing down...

The Second Round is a compelling story of the unimaginable change wrought by British colonialism, from altered cultures and values to the everyday disillusionment its victims faced.

The Second Round

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/1/2024
      ISBN13: 9781803289106, 978-1803289106
      ISBN10: 1803289104

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In Lenrie Peters'' debut novel, The Second Round, a young physician decides to settle down in Freetown at the turn of Sierra Leone''s independence.

      After years of studying in England, a young Dr Kawa decides to return to his childhood home. Optimistic for his future and that of the country''s, Kawa is eager to carve out a new life for himself in an independent nation. But when he falls unexpectedly in love with his neighbour''s wife, Kawa''s hope for a simple life comes crashing down...

      The Second Round is a compelling story of the unimaginable change wrought by British colonialism, from altered cultures and values to the everyday disillusionment its victims faced.

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