The Vicar's Dog

By Bode Mesh

"Those who have faced the darkness know how to cherish the grace of moonlight."

Hilarious, thought-provoking, and rich with diverse spirituality, The Vicar's Dog is a witty tale of faith, friendship, and the unforeseen consequences of misunderstanding both man and beliefs.

The African sun blazed with its usual intensity, in the morning of the month of May, 1952, as the missionaries arrived. Their presence met with warm, curious hospitality. They approached the local customs with sensitivity and humility, navigating the complex introduction of a foreign deity to the native people.

In the heart of the Utte kingdom, where the balance of power teeters between the royal family and the priestly order, a single act of youthful folly ignites a cascade of revelations and consequences. As two youths grapple with the potential of a deadly curse, their community is thrown into turmoil. The kingdom's spiritual leader, Vicar Gabriel, and the traditional ruler, Oba Asiko, must navigate this crisis while confronting their own pasts and the true power of their beliefs. Amidst the chaos, secrets long buried come to light, forcing everyone to question their understanding of justice, faith, and destiny.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08QS2R5TH
• ISBN13: 9798581388563
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"