The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter, 9781399746359
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A slave’s bargain with Death: prove humanity’s worth or perish forever.
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The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    17 August 2026

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Summary

When Death comes to claim Nella May Carter, she catches His interest with her capacity to find beauty and love even amidst the hell of slavery. So Death—bored, disgusted by humanity, and believing the Earth would be greatly improved should humans no longer exist—lures Nella into a Faustian bargain: the chance at immortal life if she proves that Death is mistaken.

The price: Nella must entertain his fascination and challenge his beliefs until he is satisfied… or surrender herself—and t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399746359
ISBN-10:1399746359
Author:Brionni Nwosu
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodderscape
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:17 August 2026
Weight:270g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
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Critics Review

The Wondrous Lives and Loves of Nella Carter is unlike any novel I’ve ever read-and I say that with the utmost praise. Brionni Nwosu is a truly gifted storyteller and I can’t wait to read what she writes next * Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Good for You *A deft tale of love, loss, and reinvention, Nella Carter will have readers eagerly turning pages to the very end. A stunningly lovely debut! * Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors *

About The Author

Brionni Nwosu

Brionni Nwosu is a joyful creative based in the musical city of Nashville, where she enjoys making memories with her husband and three children and crafting compelling stories to share with the world. An educator by training, she’s spent over a decade supporting students and teaching teachers how to teach, all while shaping her stories on the side. She was recognized as a 2021 We Need Diverse Books Mentee, working with the esteemed Rajani LaRocca. The Wondrous Lives and Loves of Nella Carter is her debut novel.

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