Author | Chika Unigwe |
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Language | English |
Genre | Fiction |
Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 7 June 2012 |
Publication place | Nigeria |
Pages | 272 |
ISBN | 0-224-09383-5 |
Night Dancer is a 2012 novel by Chika Unigwe.[1][2] The novel follows a character Mma, who, after burying her mother, inherits both her possessions and her troubled past. Determined to uncover her family's secrets and her own identity, Mma embarks on a quest for truth. Set in Nigeria over fifty years, the novel explores themes of family, duty, and the enduring bond between mothers and daughters, offering exploration of belonging and resilience.[3]