The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters

Nicole meets the man of her dreams and after a few years they move from London back to his family home in Lagos, Nigeria. Nicole has everything at her disposal - a nanny for their two boys, a lavish home and plenty of money for shopping and socializing with her group of expat wives called the Nigerwives. Still she doesn't like how her husband feels distant and his family all cater to the alpha male, her father-in-law and his "my way or the highway" attitude. Suddenly, Nicole disappears after going on a day trip with friends. Did she run off or did someone kill her? Nicole's aunt arrives to get some answers and seems to be the only one concerned. With no body how will they know for sure and it seems the police don't want to rock the boat with this important family. Clever debut that speaks to the loneliness some feel when trying to fit into another country's culture and the frustration for those who seek answers and get caught up in politics instead. Sometimes living a life of privilege is not all it is cracked up to be. ​ 4 stars