Bukola Obanile''s 65th birthday party is the hottest ticket in town. But champagne isn''t all that is being served... The Obaniles picture-perfect life is the envy of all Lagos society, and everyone wants a piece. So, when renowned matriarch Bukola''s birthday approaches there are no expenses spared, two hundred guests are invited, and her four children all in attendance. Everything will be perfect, just as planned. Except living the dream comes at a price and, as the party draws closer each of the Obanile children find themselves embroiled in scandals that could shatter the flawless reputation their mother has carefully built. As the music builds and chandeliers glitter, this one perfect night could be all it takes to destroy a family built on deception...

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Foluso Agbaje is a British-Nigerian writer exploring how choices and connections shape who we are. After studying at the Faber Academy, she completed her debut novel, The Parlour Wife. When she's not writing, Foluso enjoys visiting bookshops and museums, watching period dramas, and seeking inspiration in new places.

www.folusoagbaje.com

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In a family built on lies, what happens when the truth comes out?Bukola Obanile's 60th birthday party is the hottest ticket in town. But champagne isn't all that is being served...

The Obaniles' picture-perfect life is the envy of all Lagos society, and everyone wants a piece. So, when renowned matriarch Bukola's birthday approaches, there are no expenses spared. Five hundred guests are invited, and her four children are all in attendance. Everything will be perfect, just as planned.

Except living the dream comes at a price and, as the party draws closer, each of the Obanile children find themselves embroiled in scandals that could shatter the flawless reputation their mother has carefully built.

As the music builds and chandeliers glitter, this one perfect night could be all it takes to destroy a family built on deception...