One Leg on Earth: A Novel
This debut novel from ‘Pemi Aguda, author of National Book Award finalist Ghostroots, blends folklore and history for a daring exploration of motherhood and identity.
From the author of the National Book Award finalist Ghostroots, a debut novel that thrills with its eerie mix of folklore and history.
Something is haunting the pregnant women of Lagos. Across the city, they are walking into water . . . and drowning.
Twenty-three-year-old Yosoye arrives in Lagos ready to start her life. Working for a slick architectural firm, she finds a city of adventure and opportunity. Her new world is one of fancy gallery openings, glamorous friends, and all the shiny pot...






