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The Eti, of little known East African monarchy Kdzigu Ety, are proud to possess a remarkable self-contained culture. They are an independent nation, developed from the split of the 18th Century Kingdom of Kidzigu Eti ―The Butterfly― to become Kdzigu Ety in the East and Mammor in the West.
A jaded old-timer American journalist, Aaron ‘Pelle’ Carter, travels to Kdzigu Ety searching for a career-defining story. The region is vibrant and alive, courtesy of the annual harvest festival and a Royal wedding. Mr. Carter relishes the idea of documenting a post-modern monarchical wedding ceremony though his true interests lie in the Butterfly’s aging patriarchal sovereigns ―Ikha Saram of Kdzigu Ety and Aba Naifa of Mammor, and their heirs, the Eastern Princess ―the Sifakh Lateiya Saram― and the Western Prince ―the Bukizo Kasim Naifa.
Beyond the Butterfly’s brilliance in propelling the African narrative, there lay secrets, deviations that could change the fate of the whole region.
About the book
About the book
Through the perspective of a jaded, veteran British journalist, Aaron ‘Pelle’ Carter, who embarks on a career-defining journey to Kdzigu Ety, Eastern Butterfly is a fantasy novel that recounts the story of a dying dynasty and youth-led hierarchies shaping the fate of two neighbouring nations, once a formidable force in the East African region. The narrative follows Kasim, a young man of mixed heritage returning from Europe, as he grapples with finding his place in a society undergoing profound transformation. Alongside him is Lateiya, an African princess striving to carve out her identity in a society that undervalues her as a significant heir.
Eastern Butterfly offers a blend of fictional storytelling and contemporary nuance, shedding light on the complexities of identity, power, and the tension between tradition and progress. This compelling fantasy novel, stocked at the Library of Congress, weaves a tale of tradition versus modernity, exploring themes of change within the intricate dynamics of power and heritage. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where the characters navigate personal struggles and societal expectations.
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