Ophelia S. Lewis
In this collection of seven imaginative short stories; themes represented in the work are of African and Liberian cultural influence. It seeks to explore, within African setting, the emotions of ordinary people when they face extraordinary situations. The emotions range from love, hate, greed, envy and fear.,A New Chief for Gwapala ,What the Moon Leaves Behind ,Songs of the Pepper Birds ,The Dowry of Virgins ,Obikaiâ€™s Heart ,Common Threads ,Cries of the Pepper Birds ,Ordinary people are placed in unusual situations and the characters decide for themselves the outcome of the story. In essence, these stories are generally, character-driven. Look for the twist in every tale in this collection!
The Dowry of Virgins and Other Stories