Mr Samuel Chauke

Snake Under My Pillow Mr Samuel Chauke

Publisher Marketing: Maria was a medical doctor graduate who took over the reins as a chief after the death of her father. While accepting the crown she encountered discrimination and prejudice as a woman. At the time she became the chief of Masombuka village, traditional norms and cultural practices was against woman taking part in any powerful positions in the community. Maria broke all taboo and became the chief. Much to the annoyance of her uncle Gwebu who was earmarking himself for that position. When he realised that the traditional house had amended the rules to allow her to sit in the tribal court and preside over all maters pertaining the community, he decided to hunt for Amos. Amos was the son of chief Masombuka who had gone awl with is mother when he was very young. He was actual the rightful heir to take over his father but because he could not be found some of the elders decided to crown Maria. Gwebu when he successful located Amos, he decided to wage and fuel fire between Amos and Maria. Initial Amos tried to get his birthright back but quit the fight after he went through his father's journal. In the journal Amos learnt that the late chief Masombuka was indeed desired for women under his chieftaincy to take part in all major decisions affecting them. The only way was to have them seating in the tribal house.