Hearthstones

by Kekelwa Nyaywa

Hearthstones is a rich tapestry of spellbinding stories that revolve around three strong women: Chilufya – a medical doctor; Likande, a private-sector career woman; and Tengani, a politician and human rights activist. The evocative triangular narratives vividly bring to life the pains, hopes and impediments of being an outward-going African woman in a fast-changing society. Through spectacular application of ashbacks and ash-forwards, the author nostalgically interweaves the lives of the three, portraying the African woman in multi-layered scenarios as a housewife, career woman and politician.

£18.00

About the author

Kekelwa Nyaywa

Kekelwa Nyaywa was born in Zambia. She has a B.A Degree from the
University of London (UK) and a Master’s Degree in Social Science from
Florida State University (USA). She is the author of Under the Fig Tree
(2016); Beacon of Light (2013); Grandma Mama (short story, 2012); The
Small Bridge (2002); The Plague at My Door (1996); Hearthstones (1995).
Hearthstones, was nominated for the 1997 Dublin International (IMPAC)
Literary Award.