''If by some chance you happen on these letters, know that I waited for you. And if you don''t find me, it is not because I stopped waiting...''

While chasing a rogue football, Fatima crosses paths with Bessem and the instant attraction between the two propels them into a life-changing romanceDespite an atmosphere of threat due to the criminalisation of same-sex relationships in their home country of Cameroon, Fatima and Bessem persevere in living out their love. All seems to be going well, until one day tragedy strikes, and Fatima disappears...

Thirteen years later, Bessem is now a university professor, keeping her sexuality secret but bonding with her equally-closeted friend Jamal and the queer community around herBut Fatima still haunts her. A chance encounter with people from her past, pushes Bessem to finally go after the truth of her lover''s whereabouts.

Told mostly through unsent letters, These Letters End in Tears, powerfully charts all the different ways that love, despite all odds, can persevere.



Format Inbunden Omfång 208 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2024-03-28 ISBN 9781914344381