{"product_id":"peace-adzo-medie-2-books-collection-set-his-only-wife-nightbloom-paperback","title":"Peace Adzo Medie 2 Books Collection Set: His Only Wife, Nightbloom - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHis Only Wife\u003cbr\u003e\nNightbloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780861541454 (His Only Wife) \/ 9780861548125 (Nightbloom)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oneworld Publications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the Peace Adzo Medie Collection, a two-book paperback set of contemporary Ghanaian fiction from a Women's Prize-longlisted, Reese's Book Club-selected author. His Only Wife and Nightbloom bring vividly drawn characters to life across Ghana and the diaspora, exploring marriage, family expectation and enduring friendship with warmth, wit and emotional depth. Ideal for readers of literary and book club fiction who enjoy character-driven stories and hopeful, thought-provoking endings, this set is a rewarding introduction to one of West Africa's most acclaimed novelists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHis Only Wife follows Afi Tekple, a talented young seamstress from a small Ghanaian town, whose family convinces her to marry Elikem Ganyo, a wealthy businessman she has never met. The arrangement promises security, but when Afi arrives in glittering, demanding Accra, she discovers that a marriage built on appearances tests everything she believes about love and independence. A Reese's Book Club pick and New York Times Notable Book, it balances sharp humour with tenderness as Afi finds her own voice. Nightbloom follows cousins Selasi and Akorfa, inseparable in childhood, until adolescence pulls them apart as Selasi withdraws behind a wall no one can breach. Years later their paths have diverged: Akorfa navigates international development work and motherhood in the United States, while Selasi runs one of Accra's hottest restaurants. When a crisis forces them back together, both women must confront long-buried secrets and childhood trauma. Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, Nightbloom is a compassionate exploration of female friendship, memory and the cost of silence. Together, these novels showcase Medie's gift for sharp dialogue, cultural nuance and emotional insight, offering a resonant portrait of Ghanaian womanhood, ambition and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo acclaimed, prize-listed novels from a celebrated Ghanaian author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores marriage, family, diaspora and friendship with warmth and insight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Reese's Book Club pick and a Women's Prize for Fiction longlistee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs, gifting, and fans of contemporary African literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, travel-friendly paperback format for both titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeace Adzo Medie is a Ghanaian writer and academic, currently Senior Lecturer in Gender and International Politics at the University of Bristol. Her debut novel, His Only Wife, was a New York Times Notable Book, a Time Magazine Must-Read and a Reese's Book Club pick, while her second novel, Nightbloom, was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Medie's fiction combines sharp social observation with deep compassion, illuminating the everyday choices and relationships that shape women's lives in Ghana and beyond. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA from the University of Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the witty social satire of His Only Wife to the intimate heart of Nightbloom, this collection offers rich, character-driven storytelling. A rewarding gateway into contemporary Ghanaian fiction, perfect for gifting to readers who love warmth, insight and unforgettable women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; both books are supplied as UK paperback editions with UK ISBNs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peace Adzo Medie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57235324469630,"sku":"PLD21459","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/peace-adzo-medie-his-only-wife-nightbloom-paperback-set-1.jpg?v=1784439049","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/peace-adzo-medie-2-books-collection-set-his-only-wife-nightbloom-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}