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The Nigerwife

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The Nigerwife
AuthorVanessa Walters
LanguageEnglish
GenreThriller
Mystery
PublisherAtria Books
Publication date
2 May 2023
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Pages320
ISBN9781804946459

The Nigerwife is a 2023 novel by British writer Vanessa Walters.[1] It was published on 2 May 2023 by Atria Books. The book centers on a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth.[2][3]

Reception

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The novel received generally positive reception.[1] It was recommended by various media outlets.[4][5][6]

The Nigerwife was selected as the "Good Morning America's" May Book Club Pick.[1][7]

Television adaptation

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Amy Aniobi is developing an adaptation for the novel which has been optioned for a limited series by HBO[3][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c America, Good Morning. "'The Nigerwife' by Vanessa Walters is our 'GMA' Book Club pick for May". Good Morning America. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  2. ^ "This Thriller Tells The Story Of A Nigerwife Whose Perfect Life Is Falling Apart". HuffPost. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (23 August 2022). "Amy Aniobi Developing Vanessa Walters' Novel 'The Nigerwife' At HBO". Deadline. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Vanessa Walters' 'The Nigerwife' Explores The Dangers Of Wealth, Lust And Tradition in Lagos". Yahoo News. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Beach bag refill: 12 books to get you to the end of the summer and beyond". Washington Post. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  6. ^ "The Must Read Thriller Books of Summer 2023". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Video GMA Book Club pick: 'The Nigerwife'". ABC News. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Amy Aniobi Developing Vanessa Walters' Upcoming Novel "The Nigerwife" as HBO Series". womenandhollywood.com. Retrieved 27 October 2023.