Hail Mary : Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2026

* A Harper's Bazaar 'Best New Short-Story Collection' for 2025 *A stunning collection of short stories capturing the lives of nine Nigerian women, each very different, each determined to fight for themselves. Meet Ifeoma. She's been ready to leave her violent husband for some time, but her plans for a quiet departure take an unexpectedly gruesome turn... Nkechi, a housemaid for a rich Lagos family, bears the weight of her Madam's wrath when she discovers her husband's dark secret. In London, Riliwa meets�Mary,�a guardian angel full of advice, wisdom and practical support as she navigates her unfamiliar new home. But it soon becomes clear that Mary's kindness comes at a price. Passionate, raw, full of heart and humour, these are stories about women who will not be broken by the challenges life puts in their way. 'Wow!�I thought this collection was�breathtaking. It packs such an emotional punch.' Jessica George, author of Maame