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House Woman

By Adorah Nworah
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House Woman by Adorah Nworah delves into the unsettling dynamics of an arranged marriage in a Nigerian family. The protagonist navigates a claustrophobic environment as traditional expectations clash with modern desires, exposing eerie familial tensions and the supernatural elements hiding within domestic life. This horror tale raises questions about control, tradition, and the hidden truths within one's own home.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the blend of horror and supernatural elements within a family dynamic that explores cultural and personal identity. It may appeal to readers who appreciate intense narratives filled with suspense and psychological depth, set against the backdrop of rich cultural storytelling.

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House Woman

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‘Magnificently horrifying’ Daily Mail

‘Gripping’ Glamour

‘Impressive and moving’ Irish Times

My name is Ikemefuna Nwosu, and I am your wife.

Young dancer Ikemefuna is put on a plane from Lagos to Houston to meet her new husband, Nna. Promises are made to her – about her education, her freedom, and the man she will marry.

None of them are kept.

Self-professed feminist Nna finds a beautiful woman cooking in his parents’ kitchen. They tell him Ikemefuna is there to give them the grandson they’ve been waiting for. She appears obedient, malleable.

But she is no ordinary wife.

Under the increasingly strained pressure of the Texas heat, desperation makes people do strange and violent things…

‘Unique, bold and unsettling’ Aiwanose Odafen

‘Claustrophobic and very disturbing’ Guardian

‘Unflinching, unforgettable’ Layne Fargo

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House Woman by Adorah Nworah is praised for its gripping and twisting narrative, blending psychological thriller elements with horror. It features a chilling villain set within a neo-gothic framework, capturing the claustrophobic and disturbing aspects of a domestic thriller. The novel is described as an impressive and moving debut, delving deep into the themes of arranged marriage and women's autonomy, with its language evoking a visceral impact that resonates with readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008502720

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 288

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Adorah Nworah Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Adorah Nworah is an Igbo writer from South-East Nigeria. Her stories have been published in AFREADA and adda magazine. Her short stories, “The Bride” and “Broken English” made the shortlist for the 2019 Commonwealth Writers Short Story Prize and the longlist for the 2018 Short Story Day Africa Prize respectively. She lives in Philadelphia, where she practices real estate finance law and is cat mom to her handsome Napoleon cat.

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