Adaora inherits her late mother’s shameful legacy in Oduwa, where townsfolk call her “The Inherited Harlot.” Chief Nnamdi, a powerful man her mother once owed, demands Adaora as payment. When she resists, he hunts her, but she finds refuge in Pastor Joshua’s church. Secrets unravel when Mama Nneka reveals Nnamdi is Adaora’s father, making his pursuit an abomination. Captured and nearly silenced, Adaora is saved by Joshua and the elders. The truth is exposed, Nnamdi’s power collapses, and Adaora reclaims her dignity. No longer bound by inherited shame, she rises as her own woman, breaking the curse forever.
Agnes Willis is an author of heartfelt and engaging contemporary fiction. Her novels often delve into themes of love, second chances, and the complex bonds of family and friendship. She made her debut with the novel Silver and Gold and continues to explore the nuances of human relationships in her writing. Agnes lives with her family and draws inspiration from the small moments and big emotions of everyday life.View all by Agnes Willis
