Hail Mary (Paperback) Funmi Fetto (author)

Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prose Prize 2026

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.

Publisher information
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
ISBN: 9780861547692
Number of pages: 208
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
Language: English
Edition: MMP