THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE – ABI DARE

***Out now: Abi Dare s new novel AND SO I ROAR*** 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 RECOMMENDED BY MALALA YOUSAFZAI, ELIZABETH DAY, ANDI OLIVER AND DOLLY PARTON ___________________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________________ A story of courage that will win over your heart Stylist Dare s characters leap off the page, powering this funny, luminous and heart-swelling tale Daily Mail Such a vibrant, tender, beautiful novel . . . I fell in love with her, and fell in love with the book Elizabeth Day