The First Woman
by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
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Pub Date Oct 01 2020 | Archive Date Oct 08 2020
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Description
The stunning second novel from the award-winning author of Kintu is a soulful, fiercely original novel rooted in Ugandan mythology.
Smart, headstrong Kirabo is raised by her grandparents in rural Uganda. But as she enters her teens, she starts to feel overshadowed by the absence of the mother she has never known.
At once epic and deeply personal, The First Woman is the bold and piercing story of one young girl’s discovery of what it means to be a woman in a family, a community and a country that seem determined to silence her. Steeped in the rich folklore of Uganda but with an eye firmly on the future, Jennifer Makumbi has written a sweeping, effervescent tale of longing, femininity, and courage.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781786077882 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
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