Hot on the heels of her last best-selling novel, 'Echoes Of A Heartbeat', which was published in the UK and can still be purchased here and here
, actress and writer, Lilian Amah, returns with 'Dreams Of Yesterday', a thriller/suspense novel set in 1960s Nigeria. I have just finished reading this novel and hope that my verdict below aptly interpretes the euphoria I am still riding high on.
"This fast paced thriller exceeded my high expectations. The author's eloquent accounts of the main characters are skilfully interwoven, providing an interesting contrast between their perspectives and how the Civil war has impacted so drastically on their lives. There is also an interesting twist in events, which I will keep mum about, lest I spoil it for the next reader. The author’s wealth of knowledge, thorough research and engaging writing style come through on every page; and her ability to convey these insightful personal accounts is remarkable. Excellent reading"!
Synopsis:
Civil war is devastating because it pits brother against brother. The Nigerian Civil war is particularly complicated because the Country has over 250 ethnic groups closely interwoven due to intermarriage.
In 'Dreams of Yesterday', the lives, loves, triumphs and trials of a bi-ethnic couple come under scrutiny.
Lekan Lawson loves his wife Ronke. Separated from her during the war and suffering amnesia, he meets and falls in love with another woman Ndidi. The war ends, he finds Ronke again and unable to let go of either woman, Lekan starts a love triangle that can only lead to disaster. Can one man love two women at the same time? Can a woman accept and learn to live with the knowledge that her husband loves her but also loves another woman?
It is not all good or bad. It is neither black nor white as shades of grey are everywhere.
"This fast paced thriller exceeded my high expectations. The author's eloquent accounts of the main characters are skilfully interwoven, providing an interesting contrast between their perspectives and how the Civil war has impacted so drastically on their lives. There is also an interesting twist in events, which I will keep mum about, lest I spoil it for the next reader. The author’s wealth of knowledge, thorough research and engaging writing style come through on every page; and her ability to convey these insightful personal accounts is remarkable. Excellent reading"!
Synopsis:
Civil war is devastating because it pits brother against brother. The Nigerian Civil war is particularly complicated because the Country has over 250 ethnic groups closely interwoven due to intermarriage.
In 'Dreams of Yesterday', the lives, loves, triumphs and trials of a bi-ethnic couple come under scrutiny.
Lekan Lawson loves his wife Ronke. Separated from her during the war and suffering amnesia, he meets and falls in love with another woman Ndidi. The war ends, he finds Ronke again and unable to let go of either woman, Lekan starts a love triangle that can only lead to disaster. Can one man love two women at the same time? Can a woman accept and learn to live with the knowledge that her husband loves her but also loves another woman?
It is not all good or bad. It is neither black nor white as shades of grey are everywhere.
'Dreams Of Yesterday' is live on Konga.com now. Please click here to purchase your copy. It will also soon be available for purchase on the websites of Jumia, Amazon and Amazon Kindle, respectively, so be on the lookout for updates.
For more info about the author, click on "Read more" below:
PROFILE OF LILIAN AMAH
Lilian Amah has a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Lagos. She is an actor, a producer and the immediate past two term National Vice president of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria.
After youth service in Shell Petroleum Development Company, Lilian joined the private sector. From ADC airlines PLC to DHL, FedEx to New World Merchant Bank, she eagerly sought knowledge and satisfaction. She gained both and after a five-year stint in Fidelity Bank PLC where she headed Private Banking, Lillian gave in to the creative muse and resigned in 2005.
In Nollywood, Lilian has worked with several notable directors such as Jimi Odumosu, Okey Ogunjiofor, Tunji Bamishigbin, Tade Ogidan, Tope Oshin Ogun, Victor Sanchez, George Sunom Kura, Ben Chiadika, Ehis Ojeseobolo, Oliver Aleoghena and Aquila Njamah.
As an actor, she has worked on hit productions such as “Out Of Bounds”, “Hit and Run”, “The Triangle”, “Cyberia”, “Four Fathers”, “Runs”, “The Maze”, “The Valley Between”, “The Head of State”, MNET’s “Doctors Quarters”, BBC’s “Wetin Dey”, MNET’s “Tinsel”, “Inheritance”, “Rough Edges”, “Bridges”, Afrinolly’s “Deep Ends” and “Husbands and Wives”.
As a Producer she has to her credit “The Triangle”, “She Devil”, “Sweet Revenge”, “Jungle Ride” “Runs”, and the soon to be released “After the I’Dos.” Lilian also produced from inception in 2010 the Zmirage Multimedia Ltd.’s four Country International Cultural Exchange tour “Preemptive Seven”, which metamorphosed into the “Open Door Series Project WS”. This International Cultural Exchange Project in honor of Professor Wole Soyinka is heading into its sixth season. Lilian is also producer of “The Ogun State Culture and Tourism documentary” and “The Health Zone” which premieres on Channels Television in April 2015. “The Health Zone” is an informative and educative television show created by Health Core Ltd.
A well rounded thespian, Lilian’s stage credits include “A queen for Domingos” produced by Aboyowa Ikomi and directed by William Ekpo, “Imaguero” produced by Francis Agu and directed by William Ekpo as well as “Joseph and the amazing technicolor dream coat” produced by Ike Eseka and directed by William Ekpo.
As a writer, Lilian’s first novel “Echoes of a Heartbeat” was shortlisted for the ANA 2011 prize in women writing. Her second novel “Dreams of Yesterday” will be released by Krafts Books in April 2015.
Lilian has several nominations and awards to her credit including – 2014 Distinguished Personality in the Arts Award by FEGOCOWOSA old students Association, Lagos Branch, Afro Hollywood’s best cross over actress 2011, The Reel awards – Best New actress-1998 and Thema awards – Best upcoming actress – 1998.
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