The Beast of Green Manor
| Author | Grace Grandi |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction, Family saga |
Publication date | December 10, 2025 |
| Media type | Print, E-book |
| Pages | |
| ISBN | 978-9787685419 Search this book on  . |
The Beast of Green Manor is a fiction novel by Nigerian author and entrepreneur Nnamani Grace Odi, writing under the pseudonym Grace Grandi.[1] The book is a family saga set in Ontario, Canada, and explores themes of familial secrets, legacy, and interpersonal conflict. The novel was officially published on December 10, 2025.[2]
Background and publication
The novel marks the literary published debut of Nnamani Grace Odi. It was released simultaneously in digital and print formats across international retailers, including Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble.[1][3]
Plot summary
Set in the Canadian province of Ontario, the narrative centers on the inhabitants of the titular "Green Manor." The story utilizes a cross-generational structure to examine the historical and contemporary tensions within a single family. The plot focuses on the discovery of hidden family records and the subsequent impact of these revelations on the younger generation's identity and inheritance.[4][5]
Themes and style
Although written by a Nigerian author, the book is set entirely in Canada, a choice noted by critics for its departure from the typical geographic focus of contemporary fiction.[2] The story also examines the burden of ancestral secrets and the influence of past actions on future generations. The use of the "Manor" as a central setting serves as a structural device to explore the isolation and internal dynamics of the characters.[4]
Reception
In a review for Afrocritik, a reviewer noted the novel's focus on character development and its atmospheric descriptions of the Ontario landscape. The review highlighted the author's transition from music and screenwriting to long-form fiction, describing the work as an exploration of domestic complexity.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Beast of Green Manor on Apple Books". Apple Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Grace Grandi: The Beast of Green Manor Review". Afrocritik. 30 October 2025. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The Beast of Green Manor by Grace Grandi". Barnes & Noble.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Book Review: The Beast of Green Manor". Encomium Magazine. 14 January 2026. Archived from the original on 14 January 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Grace Grandi: The young visionary building frameworks for Africa's music future". Music In Africa. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
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