This Kind of Trouble

Set in 1960s Lagos and spanning decades, this compelling story follows an estranged couple, Margaret and Benjamin, whose blossoming relationship uncovers long-buried family secrets intertwined with cultural tensions and personal struggles. As the narrative unfolds across different generations, their past begins to influence the present, especially as their grandson’s experiences echo Margaret’s own past challenges. With themes of forbidden love, tradition, and modernity, this novel explores how hidden histories shape family dynamics and the quest for healing in a changing world.