The Fortunicity of Birdie Dalal: a Poignant, Heart-warming Novel

A beguiling street boy in a Kampala market. An innocent victim reaching out in despair. What do they mean to Birdie? How can she help when her own life is being torn down around her?The year is 1972. Birdie and her family arrive in London penniless, having been evicted from Uganda by the brutal Idi Amin. Their new life seems bleak, but beyond the gates of the resettlement camp lies the thriving and fashionable Kensington – a tantalising world of possibilities stirring a hunger in Birdie to succeed.When an unexpected invitation to a weekend in the country arrives, Birdie and her husband discover doors are opening to them and their fate hasn’t been sealed. Life seems hopeful, until a haunting incident stirs painful memories of Amin’s tyranny, leaving Birdie to grapple with difficult choices.A poignant tale that follows Birdie’s journey from beautiful Uganda to forging a new life, and the value of kindness and friendship along the way.Some Reader Reviews:‘Riveting and emotional’‘Read the whole book in a day. Absolutely could not put it down!’‘This will be the book I recommend to our Book Club when we resume meeting… It is magical’‘Beautifully written, a real page turner’‘Her family and acquaintances will touch your heart and have you thinking about them in between reads’‘Wonderful story-telling, rich with colour and detail. A compelling read.’‘I’m recommending it to all my friends’