The Girl with the Louding Voice

by Abi Daré

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Pub Date 5 Mar 2020 | Archive Date 3 Dec 2020

Hodder & Stoughton | Sceptre

General Fiction (Adult) | Multicultural Interest

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Description

The most uplifting debut of 2020

'Unforgettable' New York Times 'Impressive' Observer 'Remarkable' Independent 'Important' Guardian 'Captivating' Mirror 'Luminous' Daily Mail 'Sparkling' Harper's Bazaar 'Beautiful' Herald

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE FOR FICTION
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I don't just want to be having any kind voice . . .
I want a louding voice.

At fourteen, Adunni dreams of getting an education and giving her family a more comfortable home in her small Nigerian village. Instead, Adunni's father sells her off to become the third wife of an old man. When tragedy strikes in her new home, Adunni flees to the wealthy enclaves of Lagos, where she becomes a house-girl to the cruel Big Madam, and prey to Big Madam's husband. But despite her situation continuously going from bad to worse, Adunni refuses to let herself be silenced. And one day, someone hears her.
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'A story of courage that will win over your heart' Stylist

'A true original, this will open your eyes' Cosmopolitan

'Abi Daré has written an unforgettable novel, by the strength of her own louding voice.' Jeanine Cummins

Advance Praise

'A stunning novel - original, beautiful and powerful. I was utterly captivated by Adunni and her mesmerising louding voice.' (Rosamund Lupton, Sunday Times bestselling author of Sister and The Quality of Silence)

'A bold new storyteller . . . Abi Daré's fearless debut is a celebration of girls who dare to dream and those who help them unfurl their wings so that they might soar.' (Imbolo Mbue, New York Times bestselling author of Behold the Dreamers)

'Adunni's voice weaves and dances its way across the pages with a rhythm that captivated me, astonished me and, more than once, broke my heart.' (Tara Conklin, author of The House Girl)