Historical Fiction · Epic
Children of the Harmattan
Adaeze Okafor
Two siblings separated by the slave trade search for each other across an ocean.
Synopsis
[Sample synopsis] In 1790s West Africa, twins Ifeoma and Chidi are torn apart. Told across Lagos, Bahia and Liverpool, this novel follows their parallel lives and the unbreakable thread that leads them home.
Adaptation Potential
Epic scale with intimate emotional core; strong international co-production potential.
About the Author
Adaeze Okafor
[Sample] Lagos-born author of sweeping historical fiction and speculative short stories.
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