Have you ever made one simple decision that changed EVERYTHING? Even the smallest choice can have radical consequences, as we see in this captivating story of our fierce heroine, Fanaye. At the height of Mussolini’s fascist invasion of Ethiopia, a feisty thirteen-year-old village girl turns her life upside down when she asks a simple favor from her mother. Neither her nor her mother would ever know that favor would change both their lives forever.

Our heroine is forced to live far away from everyone and everything she’s ever known. Fanaye’s strong will and determination throw her into the paths of adventure, danger, and even romance, in this beautiful story of resiliency and strength. Using her fierce independence to defy the odds, Fanaye carves a new path for herself throughout the years of her life, unlike any other woman of her time. Captivating and inspiring, this is a story that proves anything is possible if you believe in yourself and stand strong.

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