Sakin ignored his brother's monstrous actions all his life. With the death of their father and the kingdom at stake, Sakin must pull together a plan to overthrow his older brother and save his people. In her debut novel set in 15th century West Africa, Oyabiyi explores the terrain of a rich culture at the brink of the Atlantic Slave Trade. Weaving together tradition, love and loss during a pivotal time in history.