The Parlour Wife

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Kehinde must put everything on the line to find herself during a time of war.
Lagos, 1939

With the announcement of World War Two and a change that sends shockwaves through her family, Kehinde is forced to put aside her dreams of writing and become the third wife of Mr Ogunjobi.

Kehinde makes her peace by selling snacks at a small market. When she gets the chance to assist the leader of the Lagos Womens Market Association, fighting for the rights the British are trying to take away, Kehinde finally feels useful again.

But if her husband finds out hell abandon her.

Can Kehinde find the courage to fight for herself and the other women of Lagos Or will she remain a caged bird, a parlour wife, forever.

A poignant story of a young Nigerian woman, living with the consequences of a war her country didnt choose.

Author Bio

Foluso Agbaje has been writing stories since she first learned to write. She loves London, but calls Lagos home, and her stories are shaped by these two cities that have captured her heart. When not curled up with her Kindle and a pack of chocolate biscuits, youll likely find her in a bookshop, museum or restaurant. She is a big fan of period dramas, and has watched every episode of Downton Abbey more times than shes willing to admit. She also enjoys singing in her church choir, walking and swimming.

After graduating from the Faber Academy in 2022, Foluso completed her debut novel, The Parlour Wife. She has a Masters degree in Management and Human Resources from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Loughborough University.

Foluso lives in Lagos with her husband and two children, balancing her passion for writing with a full-time career in financial services.