A CHASE FOR WIND by GASCON MWANJE

A Chase for Wind

This is a stirring tale of ambition, resilience, and the crushing weight of circumstance.

At its heart is Ayuma, a bright, determined young woman whose dream of education is cut short when she is forced into marriage. What begins as a promise of security soon turns into years of torment, betrayal, and hardship that test her spirit to the limit. Through Ayuma’s struggles and the haunting journey of her son Muranda, the novel lays bare the cruel intersections of love, poverty, tradition, and fate.

Set against the evocative backdrop of Western Kenya, Mwanje’s story captures not only the personal anguish of a woman robbed of her dreams but also the universal cry for dignity, justice, and freedom from oppression.

This powerful debut is both heartbreaking and inspiring, a poignant reminder of how easily dreams can be shattered, and how courage, even in the darkest hour, still flickers like a stubborn flame against the wind.

About the Author

Gascon Mwanje, born in Malava, Kakamega County, is a seasoned professional teacher of English with over thirty years of classroom experience. His long career in education has shaped his deep understanding of people, culture, and society, insights that strongly inform his writing.

ISBN: 978-9914-773-10-1

Original price was: KShs 1,599.00.Current price is: KShs 1,499.00.

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