In 1959, evangelical Baptist preacher Nathan Price drags his wife and four daughters to the Belgian Congo on a missionary crusade. As the family struggles with cultural clashes, political turmoil (including Congo's fight for independence), and their own fracturing faith, each woman narrates her transformative—and often tragic—journey. Key Themes:** - Colonialism & cultural arrogance - Religion vs. reality - Survival and redemption - The weight of guilt and forgiveness The novel is a **rich, multi-voiced epic** spanning decades, blending personal drama with historical events.