Open My Eyes, That I May See Marvellous Things

Set in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Alice Allan's debut novel follows midwife Mariam as she fights to save an abandoned premature baby, confronting her own past of abandonment in the process. As the child's future hangs in the balance, complex local characters and a dedicated British doctor influence the unfolding story. This heartfelt narrative explores themes of attachment and loss against a vivid urban backdrop.