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''In a life full of books and not enough time to read them, I never read a novel twice. This one I will'' Clo CareyWinner of the Irish Novel Fair 2021 A compelling story of family, secrets, identity, and a reminder that love and life can surprise you right until the very end.When Alina's son, Fin, traces his long-absent birthfather, it's the catalyst for decades of secrets to implode in Alina's neatly ordered life.With the sudden appearance of Rory, and the ever-present pull of a very different life in Bangladesh, she's left reeling.Three relationships, all of them built on half-truths. All Alina can truly be sure of, is that you can choose your family, you just can't choose who they will turn out to be.''A lovely, compelling read about love, family, and finding yourself'' Becky Hunter, author of One Moment''Intricately explores themes of home, family, identity, love, and loss, inviting readers to po

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The notion of dual identity, national and familial, is prominent and thought-provoking. I loved it' Daily MailLonglisted for the Dublin Literary AwardShortlisted for the UJ Debut Novel Award Set between Uganda and South Africa, An Image in a Mirror is the story of Nyakale and Achen, identical twins pulled apart by their mother's decision to give one of them away to her sister for a chance at a better life.At the heart of this beautifully woven tale is a coming-of-age story of two young women growing up in separate worlds that are as different as they are similar.When the sisters finally meet after twenty-two years, how mirrored will each feel by the other?''A richly told and deeply intimate African story about the becoming of two young women'' Books Live Sunday Times''A touching and perceptive tale of family and the depth of shared origins'' City of Cape Town Library''A powerful new female

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Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Award 2022One of Brittle Paper''s 50 Most Notable African Books of 2021An epic tale narrated through the eyes of three women.Makhosi battles inner turmoil, unable to express her anger to her mother, Duduzile, a hardworking woman losing touch with her daughter.Nonhle, Makhosi's younger sister, watches the growing gap between them.The narrative unfolds the complex conversations within familieswomanhood, parenting, sexuality, and mental health. It's an epic tale told through the eyes of three women, navigating the delicate threads of love, pain, and resilience within the intricate dance of family bonds.

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Arabella Lane is found dead in the Thames on a frosty winter''s morning after the office Christmas party. No one is sure whether she jumped or was pushed. The one person who may know the truth is the office temp, Eleanor.Having travelled to London to escape the repercussions of her traumatic childhood in Australia, tragedy seems to follow Eleanor wherever she goes. To her horror, she has no memory of the crucial hours leading up to Arabella''s death - memory that will either incriminate or absolve her.Caught in a crossfire of accusations, Eleanor fears she can''t even trust herself, let alone the people around her. And soon, she''ll find herself in a race against time to find out just what happened that night - and discover just how deadly some secrets can be.A tense slow burner with a truly satisfying ending' The SunShortlisted for Best Adult Crime Novel, The Davitt AwardsAn enthralling mystery full of secrets determined to resurfa

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