12 results for 'Aminatta Forna'

Aminatta Forna's memoir is a powerful and moving account of her family's experiences in post-colonial Africa. Born into an idyllic childhood, she witnessed the turmoil that swept through the...

Aminatta Forna's novel Happiness explores the interconnectedness of lives and our co-existence with one another and all living creatures. A chance encounter between two strangers, Jean and Attila,...

The Hired Man by Aminatta Forna is a powerful novel about the lasting impact of war and its effects on the lives of those who remain. Set in a quiet Croatian town, this story explores the memories...

Aminatta Forna's novel explores the complexities of human connection in a bustling city. When two strangers, Attila and Jean, collide, their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways.As they search...

The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna is a powerful exploration of the lasting impact of past experiences. Against the backdrop of civil war and social upheaval, ordinary lives are transformed by the...

A diverse and dazzling collection of short stories from across Africa, showcasing the work of younger, newer writers who are engaged with the wider world and inspired by travel and exile. This...

The Eternal Ones is the thrilling final instalment of an epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her. Deka, a goddess-in-waiting, must find the source...

The Contemporary British Novel Since 2000 explores the works of twenty major British novelists published since 2000. The book is divided into five parts, each examining a different aspect of...

Piero Fornasetti: A Designer's Whimsy and Elegance This comprehensive survey celebrates the inventive design mind of Piero Fornasetti, who transformed everyday objects into works of art with his...

Petaluma, California: A River's Influence on the Town's Development. The story of Petaluma is closely tied to its natural link with San Francisco, which provided a ready-made market and eventually...

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a West African-inspired fantasy series that redefines sisterhood and challenges the notion of purity. In a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom, girls are outcasts by...

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a dark feminist tale set in a world where magic and power are tied to blood. Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear of her upcoming blood ceremony, which will...