The Bead Collector

Set in post-civil war Lagos in 1976, the narrative unfolds around Remi Lawal, a greeting-card shop owner, who forms a deep bond with Frances Cooke, an American art dealer. As they share their dreams and concerns, Remi's husband grows suspicious of Frances's true intentions, fearing she may be a CIA operative. The assassination of General Muhammed forces Remi to reassess her trust in Frances. Blending personal and political intrigue, the story explores themes of loyalty, motherhood, and patriotism against a backdrop of national instability.