This is a story of a proud young man confronting faith, love, and the cost of transformation. Chamutsa, strong and impulsive, has always lived by the certainty of his own strength. Hunting is his gift. Freedom is his language. Obedience is his burden.
He lives in a time where political ties between the Southern African kingdom of Otongwe and Portugal open the door for the establishment of a Catholic church. At the same time, a young Portuguese trader starts sharing a different gospel.
As he navigates these belief systems, following the footsteps of his tight-knit family who become converts, Chamutsa becomes enamoured by a beautiful woman.
But just as he thought his life was going well, a web of lies, whispers of old wounds and choices made before he was born start to surface.
Love blooms, but so do questions, doubts, fears, and subtle rebellions.
This novel offers a vivid retelling of the story of the biblical Esau, rich with 16th century history, heartache, and an exploration of the old adage 'things are not always as they seem'.
