She Would Be King - by Wayétu Moore (Paperback)

She Would Be King is a powerful debut novel that reimagines Liberia's early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond.

Gbessa, exiled from West Africa, survives a viper bite and other trials only to find herself in Monrovia, where her gifts help save the tense relationship between African American settlers and indigenous tribes.

This vibrant story of the African diaspora illuminates with radiant prose the tumultuous roots of a country inextricably bound to the United States.

With magical realism, Moore skillfully reconsiders the idealism of early African American settlers through their interactions with indigenous peoples and braids together intimate story lines centered around universal themes.

The force and symbolism of myth pervade Moore's engrossing tale, which has been praised as a bold debut with unforgettable characters and dynamic voice.

Don't miss out on this breathtaking retelling of the founding of Liberia!