The Bones of the Baobab Tree

A story of slaves. Based on fact, embellished in empathy.

Main character Nicholas. Born on a plantation in 1767. Taken from his mother aged seven, by his Masters’ worker Barn, who heads up the boys for the Moloch cult. Nicholas is initiated. Seeds are sown for Nicholas to become a deranged psychotic. He has a penchant for white females.

Khat, delicate, timorous. Shunned by mother and siblings is raised by her grandmother En; a high priestess versed ...