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by Yaa Gyasi

Two half-sisters, unknown to each other, are born into different villages in Ghana. Their descendants trace the tides of history across three centuries.

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A masterclass in memory, lineage and the long shadow of history.

About the Author

Yaa Gyasi

Ghanaian-American novelist whose sweeping, multigenerational fiction traces memory, migration, and heritage.

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