Glittering City

Glittering City

Summary

'"Forget all your fears now. Have a fling this night"'

Untrustworthy, charming Fussy Joe spins stories and breaks hearts in this rollicking story set in the 'sensational city' of 1960s Lagos.

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About the author

Cyprian Ekwensi

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