One for Sorrow, Two Joy

It's hard to plan your future when the ghosts of the past won’t leave you alone. In this compelling debut, Stella struggles to be good while memories of an angry father surface like thunder and hail. Years later, she appears to have it all—a demanding career as a barrister, a circle of loyal friends, and a life that seems well out of reach of the trauma she endured. Yet beneath the surface, the past continues to shape her choices and fears. Set against the backdrop of London and Ghana, Marie-Claire Amuah offers a sensitive and powerful exploration of intergenerational trauma, resilience and the healing power of friendship and love. This evocative novel has won the Diverse Book Award 2023 and invites readers to witness a defiant, hopeful path toward wholeness.

Stella’s story unfolds with grace and honesty, showing how the ripple effects of domestic violence extend beyond the immediate years of harm. The narrative blends intimate emotional detail with a broad sense of place, tracing a journey from hardship to hope and offering a compassionate look at how communities and close friends can support transformative growth.

• Debut novel by Marie-Claire Amuah
• Explores intergenerational trauma and domestic violence
• Settings: London and Ghana
• 320 pages, paperback edition
• Won the Diverse Book Award 2023
• Story of friendship, resilience and hope

• Marie-Claire Amuah (Auteur) – Verschenen op 04/05/2023, Oneworld Publications