Meet the Sais, a Nigerian-Ghanaian family living in the United States. A family prospering until the day father and surgeon Kweku Sai is victim of a grave injustice. Ashamed, he abandons his beautiful wife Fola and their little boys and girls, causing the family to fracture and spiral out into the world - New York, London, West Africa, New England - on uncertain, troubled journeys until, many years later, tragedy unites them. Now this broken family has a chance to heal - but can the Sais take it? 'Brilliant. A story of family loss, misunderstanding and love, spanning generations and continents . . . characters you long to reach out and hold.' Elle 'Stunning, moving. A new star is born . . . there will be no stopping Taiye Selasi. Prize-winning material.' Independent 'If you are a big fan of Zadie Smith and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, then you are bound to love this simmering debut.' Marie Claire 'Miss out and you will miss one of the best new novels.' Economist 'Rich and deep, mesmerizing and spectacular.' Anna Funder 'An exuberant, beautiful family saga.' Scotsman