Liliesville Redemption

By Victoria Sankoh

Can one brave, young girl make a difference?
The land is rich. Fishes swim in the streams. Butterflies flutter about, and the birds hum in glorious unison. Every nook and cranny in the little town of Liliesville is blooming, covered in the sweet and innocent beauty of the lilies everywhere. It is extraordinary, strikingly elegant, and breathtaking. Liliesville is the ideal place to live and flourish, a place where life booms—or does it?
Behind the beautiful façade, this is a town in crisis facing formidable enemies. Jealousy, envy, and pride are tearing it apart, overshadowing its joy, and threatening to destroy its very existence. These bitter seeds sown grow greater each day as the people drift further away from God. Will this divided town stand? Can she cross the raging, forbidden river and save her beloved land?
"Liliesville Redemption" is a fascinating story centered on faith, acts of heroism, and the dangers of greed and selfishness. It is a mirror image of our own lives, families, neighborhoods, and communities—related in many ways yet divided by minor differences. Follow the exciting adventures in this story and stay riveted to each page as fear meets courage, hardened hearts encounter true love, and the light of unity confronts the darkness of division. The life lessons are powerful and inspiring!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Living Books, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781562295752

Victoria Sankoh

Victoria A. Sankoh is a first-time author, who originally migrated from Sierra Leone in West Africa, and is now a U.S. citizen. She attended both elementary and high school in Sierra Leone and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Systems Management from the University of Baltimore and a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland University College. Victoria is a wife, a busy mom, daughter, and an older sibling. She works full-time in the mental health industry. When not working, she writes, sketches fashion illustrations, and does crafts for her online Esty store. She loves to cook and decorate for events. She is a Christian and loves the house of the Lord.

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Liliesville Redemption

Victoria Sankoh

Largo, MD

© 2023 Victoria Sankoh

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Dedication

To the person of the Holy Spirit, who is the very inspiration of Liliesville Redemption.

To all who may read this book: may you be blessed, entertained, and find your purpose via the help of the Holy Spirit.

To my son, loved ones, and spiritual mentors, who nurtured and pushed me toward realizing my dream in one way or another.

Contents

Chapter 1 – Grand Chief Mambu

Chapter 2 – The Great Divide

Chapter 3 – The Bold and Special

Chapter 4 – A Common Goal

Chapter 5 – A Shining Light

Chapter 6 – The Forbidden Love

Chapter 7 – A Change of Heart

Chapter 8 – The Rainbow and the Bridge

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Chapter 1 – Grand Chief Mambu

Grand Chief Mambu was a man of great strength, a conqueror of many battles, and a ruler of many territories. He was a man of Christian character, and his noble virtue earned him tremendous respect among his kindred. He ruled the mountain, island, and valley regions for several decades.

During his tenure as the Grand Chief Ruler, he established several peaceful precedents for his people to dwell under. The people of his kingdom were very compliant and abided by the laws; therefore, they all lived in harmony and worshipped God in truth and deed. The people were united in all aspects of life, and they celebrated a yearly feast festival with cultural displays and thanksgiving of God’s goodness, and they shared common goals and interests. Their children were also well-nurtured, and everyone was their neighbor’s keeper. This tradition and way of life was the norm as long as Grand Chief Mambu was the reigning ruler.

Grand Chief Mambu had a charming wife, called Mamie. They had many years of blissful marriage, and together they bore and raised three well-cultured, brave, and strong sons just like their father. With his three sons (Femi, Tejan, and Yaw), Grand Chief Mambu had the perfect successors and succession plan. As he aged and became too feeble to rule over his three regions, he called together his sons and appointed them each a territory to oversee and govern.

Grand Chief Mambu then commanded his sons to live in unity and rule in godly fear. He forewarned them of the consequences of disunity and the curses that would loom over any son and his region that would create chaos if they found an alternative to the one true God. He further admonished them that only in unity would they be able to achieve incredible feats, as well as conquer the invisible and visible enemies. Shortly after, Grand Chief Mambu passed into glory in his ripe old age.

The Three Sons

As the years went by, the late Chief Mambu’s sons