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    Taboo Love: A Novel
    Taboo Love: A Novel
    Taboo Love: A Novel
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    Taboo Love: A Novel

    By Joseph Anchangnayuoh Ngongwikuoc

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    It is the early twentieth century within the northwestern savannahs of Cameroon as the infiltration of white colonialism lurks in the shadows. As the Mukomangoc tribes age-old customs battle to survive, no one has any idea that a rebellious virgin is about to challenge everything they have ever known.

    Iyafi is the only one in her family who does not consider it an honor to be chosen as a wintoc. When the king of the Mukomangocs selects her to be one of his wives, Iyafi dreads the deflowering ceremony with His Highness. What no one knows is that she shares a forbidden love with her childhood friend, Jam. But when cruel chance locks Iyafi and Jam in isolated intimacies, their doom is boldly traced. While they courageously attempt to defy the outcome, their love clashes with a nations destiny as times and generations transform and a king is left to negotiate with the colonial intruders.

    Taboo Love shares a fascinating tale set in the early twentieth century Africa as tribal rituals intertwine with young love and leave the fate of a nation hanging in the balance.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateDec 14, 2016
    ISBN9781532002816
    Taboo Love: A Novel
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    Joseph Anchangnayuoh Ngongwikuoc

    Joseph Anchangnayuoh Ngongwikuo was born to Kom parents in the Njinikom Valley of Cameroon. He held a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in African literature, and a PhD in Linguistics. Joseph was an educator for many years before his death in 1996. His widow resides in Bamenda, Cameroon, with their eight children and many grandchildren.

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