This Kind of Trouble: A Novel
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- Synopsis
- A riveting tale of forbidden love centered on an estranged couple brought together to reckon with the mysterious events that splintered their family.In 1960s Lagos, a city enlivened with its newfound independence, headstrong Margaret meets British-born Benjamin, a man seeking his roots after the death of his half-Nigerian father. Despite Margaret&’s reluctance, their connection is immediate. They fall in love in the dense, humid city, examining what appears to be their racial and cultural differences. However, as they exchange childhood stories during lazy work lunches, they uncover a past more entangled than they could have ever imagined. Margaret&’s deteriorating mental health combined with the shadow of events that transpired decades ago in a small village sets their gradual fracture in motion.By 2005, Margaret has retired to an upscale gated community in Lagos, and seemingly happy Benjamin lives alone in Atlanta, managing his heart problems with no options when asked to name his next of kin. But their attempt at a settled life is shattered when their grandson begins to show ominous signs echoing the struggles Margaret once faced. The former lovers are forced to reunite to confront the buried secrets they had dismissed in the passion of their youth—secrets that continue to ripple through their family.A startling and propulsive tale of forbidden love, This Kind of Trouble traces the intertwined legacies of one family&’s history, exploring the complex relationship between tradition, modernity, and the ways we seek healing in a changing world. With this debut novel, Tochi Eze announces herself as a dazzling new voice in world literature.
- Copyright:
- 2025
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 320 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780593475126
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780593475102, 9780593952146, 9780771011375, 9798217011681, 9798217082698
- Publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Date of Addition:
- 08/05/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Tochi Eze
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.