In Lenrie Peters'' debut novel, The Second Round, a young physician decides to settle down in Freetown at the turn of Sierra Leone''s independence.After years of studying in England, a young Dr Kawa decides to return to his childhood home. Optimistic for his future and that of the country''s, Kawa is eager to carve out a new life for himself in an independent nation.

But when he falls unexpectedly in love with his neighbour''s wife, Kawa''s hope for a simple life comes crashing down...The Second Round is a compelling story of the unimaginable change wrought by British colonialism, from altered cultures and values to the everyday disillusionment its victims faced.


Format Häftad Omfång 256 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Utgivningsdatum 2024-03-01 ISBN 9781803289106