They Dream In Gold

A mouthwatering delight. A reader traverses half the globe through this story, becomes a singer and a dancer and a chef; and is welcomed into a formidable community of women where love is the unshakeable glue. Subtle yet striking, They Dream in Gold is a remarkable comment on motherhood, diaspora, and ambition – Sarah Jessica ParkerA glorious debut … a richly layered account of artistic endeavour and resilience * The Guardian *Exquisitely written, They Dream in Gold is an epic and hauntingly beautiful story, each page shimmering like gold, woven by Mai Sennaar’s astounding talent as a debut author whose work I look forward to reading during the years to come – Nguyen Phan Que Mai, internationally bestselling author of The Mountains SingOne of the most beautiful debuts I’ve ever read – musical, magical, and full of tenderness for the unique histories and identities entwined in love – Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal & NevThey Dream in Gold sends us on a journey around the world with a remarkable cast of women in search of belonging and the realization of their dreams. Sennaar tells their story with a musician’s ear for rhythm and subtlety, and indeed, music and love beat strong in the heart of this powerful debut. I would follow these characters anywhere – Laura Warrell, author of Sweet, Soft, Plenty RhythmI adored this Afrobeat love story … a remarkable tapestry of lives buffeted by fate, this lyrical, tender epic explores migration, diaspora, motherhood and ambition – The Bookseller ‘Book of the Month’They Dream in Gold is a revelation of a novel that readers won’t soon forget … this wholly original, whirlwind story deftly illuminates the tensions of art and humanity … Mai Sennaar is a rare, daring talent – Thao Thai, author of Banyan MoonExtraordinary … a powerful and poignant exploration of the African diaspora and global Black identity * The New York Times *A sweeping, fascinating book about identity and families * The Times *Wow. What a book … a gorgeous symphony of voices and cities and art, tied together by a stunning love story and a mysterious disappearance. In luminous language, with characters who sweat, bleed and sing … a debut that soars and kept me turning pages long after my bedtime. – Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics

Mai Sennaar is a writer, playwright and filmmaker. She lives between Baltimore and Dakar, and she speaks French and Wolof. They Dream in Gold is her debut novel.