This Motherless Land
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Narrated by:
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Weruche Opia
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Florence Howard
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By:
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Nikki May
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
When Funke’s mother dies in a tragic accident in Lagos, she’s sent to live with her maternal family in England. Traumatised by grief and against a backdrop of condescension and mild neglect, conformist Funke strives to fit in, determined to become one of them.
Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family, resolved to be nothing like them. Fiercely protective of Funke, she at last has a purpose. And an ally. The two cousins give each other what they need most: love.
But the past casts long shadows and the choices made by their mothers haunt Funke and Liv, shaping the trajectory of their adult lives. Can they escape their legacy?
Witty, warm, hugely entertaining, This Motherless Land bridges three decades and two continents, delving into the thorny territories of race and culture and belonging. At its heart is a story about love and how it can make the difference between surviving and thriving.
'Beautiful, bold and addictive' DAISY BUCHANAN
Critic reviews
"A vibrant coming-of-age story that explores loss, longing, and belonging in a multicultural family. I never stopped believing in the bond between troubled cousins Funke and Liz, despite their cultural differences. This Motherless Land paints a memorable picture of a British-Nigerian girl struggling with loss and identity amid two cultures." -- Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake
"A gripping and poignant family saga that illuminates the lasting bond between two extraordinary cousins. I was completely immersed in this entrancing story." -- Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest
"This Motherless Land takes Nikki May's writing to new heights. It's a novel about so many things - identity, belonging and acceptance; sisterhood, family and forgiveness - all wrapped up in the most compulsive and moving story. Funke and Liv gripped me from the start and didn't let go - their bond proves, across continents and decades, through adversity, prejudices and sacrifice, that love has the power to save a life again and again. Deeply emotional and wildly entertaining, this is a novel to treasure." -- Emma Stonex, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lamplighters
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- Uju A.
- 19-12-24
Poignant and compelling
This was an evocative, beautifully written and narrated novel that gripped me from start to finish. The voice actors did a fantastic job bringing both characters and place to life. As a Nigerian born and British raised woman, much of the story and the depiction of life in both countries resonated with me deeply. Absolutely loved it.
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- Parky2311
- 09-03-25
Absolutely brilliant
Really enjoyed this and the narration was excellent
Great characters and story
Please write some more books Nikki May
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- Sia Jane
- 20-04-25
Outstanding
Absolutely adored this book from the very start. Truly remarkable writing and so beautifully narrated! The two main characters were captivating. Highly recommend!
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- kathleen baxter
- 02-04-25
Authentic characters and did not want to put down
I loved this book - memorable and I can’t wait for the next one. I woke in the middle of the night to keep listening to
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- April Ozer
- 14-08-24
Loved this audiobook
I loved the different cultures in this book. I liked the 2 readers. The fact that Funke accent was Nigerian made it come to life much better than it would by just reading it myself. It was heart warming and interesting and I would definitely recommend it.
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- Hannah
- 03-10-24
Fabulous. Thoroughly entertaining (and notes of Austen).
I was deeply immersed in this story. Every character 3 dimensional and alive in the words. The locations rendered beautifully. And possibly the evilest villain ever! Social drama elevated. Might go back to the beginning and listen again.
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- Cuckoo
- 11-08-24
Very enjoyable listen
I really enjoyed the characters, their interconnected stories and the ending was rewarding. Very good narration.
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- amy11
- 31-10-24
Sublime!
6 stars! A moving and heartfelt story. Couldn’t stop listening, such excellent narration thoroughly recommended
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- Tasty Annie
- 29-01-25
Engaging story, great narration
The moment that I found another book by Nikki May I rushed to read it and I was not disappointed. My heart lurched in different directions a few times throughout following individual characters. I really enjoyed the narration which transported me to within each scene. Loved it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-08-24
Fantastic. Loved every minute
Great story of love, loss, greed and deception. What a piece of work Margot is!
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