A Novel of Identity, Betrayal, and God’s Quiet Work in 16th-Century Africa

What happens when a proud young man is caught between love, loyalty, and the cost of becoming someone new?

Dews from the East follows Chamutsa, a strong and impulsive hunter whose confidence has always been rooted in his own abilities. Freedom is his language. Obedience is his burden.

But his world begins to shift as Otongwe Kingdom opens political ties with Portugal, bringing with it the rise of a Catholic church—and, unexpectedly, a young Portuguese trader who begins sharing a very different message. Suddenly, Chamutsa and his people find themselves in the middle of a protestant vs catholic clash. Two belief systems. Two interpretations of truth. One community trying to understand where God is leading.

Chamutsa watches his tight-knit family become converts.
He finds himself drawn to a beautiful woman who stirs both strength and vulnerability.
And just when life seems steady, hidden family wounds and long-standing secrets rise to the surface.

Love blooms.
Questions multiply.
Rebellion whispers.
And nothing is as it seems.

This novel offers a vivid retelling of the story of the biblical Esau, set against a rich 16th-century landscape where culture, faith, and identity collide. It’s a story of a man wrestling with his past, his pride, and a calling he never wanted—but cannot escape.

What Readers Will Experience

• A powerful reimagining of Esau’s early life through an African lens

• A nuanced look at early protestant vs catholic tensions as they reach the Otongwe Kingdom

• Themes of family loyalty, betrayal, love, and unexpected grace

• A portrait of spiritual searching that feels honest, human, and deeply relatable

• Rich African history woven with the emotional depth of faith and transformation