The Middle Daughter

The story explores themes of loss and resilience through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Nani, who grapples with the death of her sister and father, leading to her emotional isolation. As she seeks solace in an itinerant preacher, Nani becomes estranged from her family and entangled in an abusive marriage. The narrative, a modern retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth set in a Nigerian context, follows her struggle for courage and self-discovery while trying to protect her children and reclaim her life.