2021 novel by Jane Igharo
The Sweetest Remedy is a novel by Jane Igharo, a Nigerian fiction writer best known for her debut novel "Ties That Tether." The novel centers around Hannah Bailey, a woman seeking connection to her heritage who travels to Nigeria for her estranged father's funeral.
Synopsis.
Hannah Bailey spent most of her life without her Nigerian father, a man who briefly had an affair with her white mother. When she hears of the passing of her father, she decides to confront her past and seek connection with her roots by accepting the invitation to his funeral in Nigeria. Amidst the preparations for the funeral, Hannah immerses herself in revealing the story about her father's life. She goes into his past, piecing together different aspects of his journey and the reasons behind his absence from her life. She meets his wife and her half-siblings. Along the way, she discovers unexpected allies within the family who offer insights into her father's character and the complexities of his legacy. She also develops a romance with her father's protege, Lawrence. Through the novel Hannah becomes drawn to the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria culture. With time she begins to embrace the traditions of her homeland with the support from her family.
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