The Search for Othella Savage
$24.37
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
21 July 2026
Summary
“A compelling and authentic mystery that explores faith, identity, corruption, and friendship with a deft touch. Foday’s writing is vivid, thoughtful, and full of heart” Amen Alonge
When one of their own is found unconscious in the boot of her car, Scotland’s Sierra Leonean community is cast into a state of shock. And the young woman’s death a few days later sparks a murder investigation.
Though Hawa Barrie lives on the fringes of that community, which revolves around the Lion…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529437072 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529437075 |
| Author: | Foday Mannah |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 21 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
A compelling and authentic mystery that explores faith, identity, corruption, and friendship with a deft touch. Foday’s writing is vivid, thoughtful, and full of heart – Amen Alonge
This sharp, evocative novel tackles morally thorny questions about ends justifying means, religious and political corruption, luxury beliefs, and the pressure on those living abroad to deliver for family and community back home * Guardian *
About The Author
Foday Mannah
Born in London, Foday Mannah spent his formative years in Sierra Leone before returning to the United Kingdom. He currently lives in Scotland where he works as a teacher of English. His short story, Amie Samba, was shortlisted for the 2019 Bristol Short Story Prize, and he has also had stories longlisted, shortlisted, or highly commended for the Bridport, Sean O’Faolain, Mo Siewcharran, Brick Lane, Commonwealth, Morley, Bloody Scotland, and Queen Mary Wasafiri writing competitions. His novel The Search for Othella Savage won the 2022 Mo Siewcharran Prize.
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