Publisher's Synopsis
"The Beauty Of The Beast and Other Short Stories" is a collection of five African stories, which are summarized as follows.
The Beauty of the BeastIn the tropical seas, there was a lone island that was populated by an African tribe. At some point in this isolated place, the people were suddenly threatened by an endless flooding, which set in motion an unfamiliar chain of events. So while faced with a life-and-death situation, the tribespeople ventured out on an uncertain journey that led to dramatic changes in their community life. A New Day
Located off the African coast, Àdàbí was an island town that had been divided by its king into two - a free region to the north and an enslaved region to the south. Following the king's sudden death by animal attack, the town's residents felt terribly uncertain about the town's future. But unknown to the townspeople after the king's passing, certain developments were setting the stage for a truly remarkable change in this island community. The Precious Truth
Situated on the Africa's mainland, Òdodo was a village that was known for its very low crime rate. But in an unexpected turn of events, unresolved cases of minor theft became more and more common in this place until the most unbelievable crime of stealing took place right at the village center. While the villagers were deeply upset about the theft of their collective wealth, they hurriedly resolved to discover the truth at all costs. Three African Wonders
In the African city of Àdádá, there was an herb doctor, Dàda, who started a family business with his wife, Adá, But more than even the business, the couple were committed to their twin children, Dára and Dórà. Fortunately for the family, Dàda discovered an amazing product which rapidly brought huge profits for the family business; then it turned out that the extraordinary discovery was only the beginning of an unforgettable experience for Dàda and his family. The Golden Children
In a small African town that was named for the continent, the residents were determined to achieve a golden dream for Africa at large. Suddenly in this 'land of African dream, ' there was a strange attack that made all the town's children to fall into endless sleep. Then the mysterious event made the town's adults to search desperately for a solution.
