Purple Hibiscus - UK 1st

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie published by 4th Estate in 2004

First edition first impression in fine condition, signed by Chimamanda to title page. No markings, pages toned but clean, binding firm, jacket in removable protective sleeve.

Purple Hibiscus

Narrated in the first person, Kambili Achike, the central character struggles to find her voice as the daughter of a wealthy, devout Catholic businessman, Eugene, who violently abuses his family. Her brother, Jaja, eventually rebels against their father, choosing to live with Aunty Ifeoma, Papa Nnukwu, and Father Amadi, all of whom influence his—and as a result, Kambili's—beliefs and cultural knowledge. Kambili's mother, Beatrice, poisons Eugene, but Jaja takes the blame to protect her, leading to his imprisonment. Purple Hibiscus, Adichie's debut novel, is set in post-colonial Nigeria and explores themes of religion, family, and colonization.