Blood Kin

In Ceridwen Dovey's debut novel, Blood Kin, the lives of a president's loyal servants—his barber, chef, and portraitist—are upended after a military coup in a nameless country. As they and their loved ones navigate the fallout of political upheaval, the story explores themes of loyalty, power, and hidden passions through multiple perspectives. Rich in allegory and elegant in prose, the novel offers a compelling reflection on personal and political transformation.