Foday Mannah: The Search for Othella Savage

When a young woman dies after being found unconscious in the boot of her own car, then another disappears, a lethal struggle begins between corrupt political and religious institutions, personal faith, and the power of friendship. Set within Scotland’s Sierra Leonean community, Foday Mannah’s Mo Siewcharran Prize-winning debut, The Search for Othella Savage, is a vibrant mystery. Today Mannah asks – can loyalty always prevail over power? Chaired by Halla Mohieddeen.

Categories: Crime & Thriller, Debut, Fiction, Scottish

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