Strands of Her Heart

By Francis E. Wada

A love story braided with memory, mysticism, and the weight of unspoken histories.

When Amara and Dimeji fall in love, it feels like destiny-but the threads of their hearts carry more than just affection. Dimeji, a gifted woodcarver, hides a spiritual inheritance he fears. Amara, a quiet healer, yearns for connection deeper than words. When he cuts off his dreadlocks-his final tie to his ancestors-their relationship begins to unravel.

Set between the soul-rich hills of Abeokuta and the restless pulse of Lagos, Strands of Her Heart is a hauntingly lyrical journey through grief, lineage, silence, and redemption. Dreams blur into memory. Ancestral voices whisper through mirrors. And in the silence between a woman and a man, the story of a people begins to breathe again.

Features of the book:

Contemporary African literary fiction with spiritual depthA soul-stirring love story rooted in Yoruba cultural heritageRealistic and mystical narrative blending dreams, therapy, and ritualVisually poetic settings-from sacred hills to urban heartacheDeeply reflective themes on identity, generational trauma, and healing

If you enjoy:

✔️ Literary fiction with emotional and cultural resonance✔️ Spiritual journeys and ancestral themes✔️ Stories that celebrate Black love, identity, and inner restoration✔️ Rich, lyrical storytelling rooted in place and tradition

Then Strands of Her Heart will stay with you long after the final page.

This is not just a story of love-it's a story of return. Of reclaiming what was lost. Of holding a single strand... and feeling the heartbeat of generations.

Buy now and begin the journey.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FK3C3WCD
• ISBN13: 9798294135362
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"