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"Burning, captivating, beautiful." Margaret Atwood Yejide hopes for a miracle. She wants a child. Her beloved husband Akin desires it, and her mother-in-law expects it. She has tried everything: examinations, pilgrimages, and fervent prayers - in vain. Then her mother-in-law takes matters into her own hands and introduces Akin to a second wife. One whom he does not love, but who can give him a child. Akin and Yejide had decided against bringing a second wife into their marriage - contrary to Nigerian customs. But now she is here, and Yejide is filled with anger and sorrow. To save her marriage, she must become pregnant. But at what cost? Ay bámi Adébáy’s debut novel tells a universal story with emotional power. How much are we willing to sacrifice to have a family?.