The period is wonderfully evoked and the characters are skillfully drawn ? Daily MailLesley Lokko's rich, poignant novel simmers with the potent consequences of race, power and love. ? Woman's OwnA brilliant read. ? BellaPraise for Little White Lies: [A] hugely enjoyable page-turner ? Woman & HomePraise for A Private Affair: Exciting from start to finish. It's well-written, engaging and fast-paced, with a plot you'll be gripped by . . . I couldn't put it down ? Daily Mail Lesley Lokko is a Ghanaian-Scottish architect, academic and bestselling novelist, formerly Dean of Architecture at The City College of New York, and now the founder and director of the African Futures Institute, Accra, Ghana. She has lived and worked on four continents. Lesley?s novels include Soul Sisters, Sundowners, Rich Girl, Poor Girl and A Private Affair. Her novels have been translated into sixteen languages and are captivating stories about powerful people, exploring themes of racial and cultural identity, as well as love, loyalty and family histories.