Peace Adzo Medie

Peace Adzo Medie is a Ghanaian author and academic known for her work in gender studies and international politics. She gained recognition for her debut novel, 'His Only Wife,' which explores themes of marriage, family, and societal expectations in contemporary Ghana.

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  1. 1. His Only Wife

    Set in Ghana, this compelling novel follows Afi Tekple, a young seamstress from a small town, who is thrust into an arranged marriage with a wealthy man she has never met. As she navigates the complexities of her new life in Accra, Afi grapples with the expectations placed upon her by her family and society. Her journey of self-discovery is marked by the challenges of love, loyalty, and independence, as she strives to carve out her own identity amidst the pressures of tradition and modernity.

  2. 2. Nightbloom

    Set between Ghana and the United States, two once-inseparable cousins are torn apart by ambition, class pressures, and a buried trauma; as one chases a medical career abroad while the other struggles at home, family expectations and a culture of silence threaten their bond until the truth forces a reckoning with loyalty, complicity, and the cost of survival.

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