On the eve of the Muslim festival of Eid, Narguiss, who ‘never wanted anything to do with politics’, is more preoccupied with family problems than with the radio news of kidnappings and murders. Nearby, Leia, Januario and their young daughter are caught up in the pleasure and security of finally finding a flat of their own, while Mena, who was once the beauty of her village, overhears her husband plotting murder. Before dawn, these innocent people seeking to lead peaceful lives are thrown together in a vicious conspiracy to infi ltrate and destabilize Mozambique. Skilfully weaving together present events and age-old traditions through narrative ‘snapshots’, Lilia Momple gives us, in the drama of a few short hours, an insight into the consequences of Mozambique’s complex history.
作者簡介
Lilia Momple was appointed to the UNESCO Executive Council in 2001 and has represented her country at a number of international cultural assemblies. She is the author of two other books, as
well as the award winning script for the Mozambican video drama Muhupitit Alima.
