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Where Women Are Kings

By: Christie Watson
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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Elijah, seven years old, is covered in scars and has a history of disruptive behaviour. His adoptive mother Nikki believes that she and her husband Obi are strong enough to accept his difficulties - and that being white will not affect her ability to raise a black son.

Elijah's birth mother Deborah loves her son like the world has never known. Elijah thinks it's his fault they can't be together. Each of them faces more challenges than they could have dreamed, but just as Elijah starts to settle in, a shocking event rocks their fragile peace and the result is devastating.

From the Costa Prize-winning author of Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, this wonderful new novel is read by Adjoa Andoh, the award-winning voice of novels by Dorothy Koomson and Alexander McCall Smith.

©2013 Christie Watson (P)2013 WF Howes Ltd Family Life Parenting & Families Relationships World Literature Heartfelt Inspiring Tear-jerking Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

"Funny, heartbreaking and utterly real: the characters lodge in your imagination long after you finish the book" (Costa Award judging panel on Tiny Sunbirds Far Away)
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A very unique book. Heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time. However, I did think it definitely could have been a few hours shorter as there were parts that were dragging and becoming boring.

A good book

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It was Adjoa Andoh's narration of my other audible books - Purple Hibiscus, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, etc. that made me aware of this book. Spirituality, and the common issue of people being termed 'witches' and 'wizards' felt very real being a Nigerian.

I thoroughly enjoyed Adjoa's narration and Christie Watson didn't fail to disappoint after capturing my heart with her Tiny Sunbirds Far Away.

Elijah's moving story touched me.

Captivating Story!

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this story is emotional throughout but extremely well written and read...excellent ....it should be film.

Exceptional story...very bravely taken on.

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Was completely transfixed by the story of Elijah, his birth mama and his adoptive parents and family. Story was harrowing but beautiful narrated with an ending I wasn’t expecting and left me bereft.
Couldn’t stop listening didn’t want it to end.
Brilliant 👍🏾👍🏾 Loved it.

Amazing

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One of the most beautiful stories I've listened to in a very long time! Couldn't stop listening.

Beautiful & Poignant

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