She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
Set against the backdrop of Liberia's founding, this novel weaves a rich tapestry of magical realism and historical fiction, following the intertwined destinies of three extraordinary characters. Gbessa, a woman shunned by her village for her perceived curse of immortality, June Dey, a man with superhuman strength born into slavery in Virginia, and Norman Aragon, the son of a Jamaican Maroon and a British colonizer, each possess unique powers that shape their lives. As their paths converge, they become pivotal in the creation of a new nation, using their gifts to challenge oppression and forge a future of hope and freedom.
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- 2018
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- Liberian
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- 300-350
- Original Language
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