Nanjala, a young Bukusu girl, is captured by the fierce Tondo warriors during a raid in which they also killed her father. In this beautifully written story, Benjamin Wegesa describes Nanjala's new life among the proud Tondo, who changes her name to Chesebe. But, in spite of the danger, 'Chesebe' decides to escape when she is ordered to marry the Tondo Chief. Her subsequent thrilling adventures before her return to Bukusu complete this enchanting book.