Afi is a beautiful, smart young woman well on her way to success as a seamstress when her mother arranges her marriage to a successful man that Afi does not know. However, Afi accepts her lot, going through with the marriage, moving to Accra, and doing her best to please the husband that she barely ever sees. However, as she learns more about her husband she both falls in love with him and learns that he's spending time with another woman, one that his mother hoped would go away after Afi married him. As she becomes more successful and learns more about her situation, Afi must decide if she's going to let him continue to keep his mistress (or even take her on as a second wife, a distinct possibility in Ghana) or if she's going to learn to share the man she loves.
What a wonderful story of independence, growth, and family! I enjoyed this glimpse into the life of a woman halfway around the globe and found that while there are many differences, some things never change. An excellent book, and I can't believe it's a debut novel. Can't wait to see what else Medie has to say!
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