26A by Diana Evans

An excellent book which I very much enjoyed about twins of Nigerian origin growing up in Neasden.  The writing is really beautiful and creates a truly engrossing world which draws the reader into a touching, tragic plot.  The two main characters, twins Bessi and Georgia, have really distinct characters and are perfectly described so the reader feels wonderfully involved with them both and with their wider family.   The plot is very sad but manages not to be depressing.  There is also an element of the mystical about this novel, particularly towards the end, which is impressively believable.   Definitely a book I would recommend.