The Son of the House

Written by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

Narrated by Nene Nwoko

The lives of two Nigerian women divided by class and social inequality intersect when they're kidnapped, held captive, and forced to await their fate together.

In the Nigerian city of Enugu, young Nwabulu, a housemaid since the age of ten, dreams of becoming a typist as she endures her employers' endless chores. She is tall and beautiful and in love with a rich man's son.

Educated and privileged, Julie is a modern woman. Living on her own, she is happy to collect the gold jewelry lovestruck Eugene brings her, but has no intention of becoming his second wife.

When a kidnapping forces Nwabulu and Julie into a dank room years later, the two women relate the stories of their lives as they await their fate.

Pulsing with vitality and intense human drama, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia's debut is set against four decades of vibrant Nigeria, celebrating the resilience of women as they navigate and transform what remains a man's world.

Contains mature themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Feb 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9781666127508

Reviews for The Son of the House

[kofi kofi kofi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An interesting plot and twist. It pulls you in and forces you to live it .
The general description of the book does a disservice to it .
I nearly didn't want to read it

[dsndsw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved every minute. Can't believe I postponed reading this gorgeous gorgeous book. The writer did a good job and the narrator too. Fr

[Emeka · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very well told story! Interesting to see how worlds collide!
I must also commend the reader whose proper prononciations of words helped elevate the entire experience!
Thank you Cheluchi and Nene!

[Samuella Adu-Aryee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a read!! Chaii.... I loved it all. Well done

[Bolanle Temidayo Ogunleye · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Great. A story well told.
Well done, ma'am. It was worth the time.

[finedoc · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A story full of hope. Very captivating and positive. Loved it

[Ogechi Arinze · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Stunning novel, I couldn’t stop listening, the way the stories are intertwined so brilliantly is an absolute wonder. I would 100% recommend!

[Bunmi Bee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Captivating from beginning to end. I couldn’t stop listening. The writer did very well in capturing Nigerian realities