The Secret Lives of the Four WivesAfrican born poet Lola Shoneyin sheds a fascinating light on the little known world of polygamy in modern day Nigeria, in her powerful and thought provoking debut novel, The Secret Lives of the Four Wives (previously titled The Secret Lives of Baba Segis Wives). Fans of The 19th Wife and HBOs Big Love will be enthralled by this riveting tale of a prosperous African family thrown into turmoil when the patriarch adds a young, well educated fourth wife

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on the date in June known as Midsummer’s Day

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and throughout every aspect of your life

The only problem is getting Cade to view her as more than just a little sister

this self-invented history has come to affect not just their constant nation-building project but also their relations with the world