1856 NNEWI, EASTERN NIGERIA The market day is coming to an end, and the chief of a hamlet in the town of Nnewi is looking forward to sitting in his Obi and knocking down a gallon of palm wine. He arrives to find the gourd in his third wife's hut, propped against the wall...empty...and his son, with his half sister, lying side-by-side...both naked and asleep. He knew they had violated each other. As chief, he must cleanse the abomination staring him...