Publisher's Synopsis
The story unfolds in Promise, a post-Cofton society shaped by idealistic notions of liberty, equality, and decentralised leadership. As citizens try to redefine personal and societal identities, conflict brews beneath the surface. Iris, once Rupert, takes a bold public step to affirm her womanhood, but faces ridicule and hatred that challenge her resolve. Eve, now the democratically elected leader of Promise, struggles with balancing her values of tolerance and freedom against rising calls for censorship and retribution.
Tunde, a man of deep Christian faith, finds himself defending belief in God within a community scarred by religious authoritarianism. His philosophical debates with Eve highlight the tension between logic, faith, and societal trauma. Meanwhile, class conflict emerges as reparations and economic disparities stir resentment, especially between the established citizens and "Outsiders." Elsewhere, Priscilla runs a successful escort business, empowering herself while defying traditional notions of womanhood, even as she is publicly condemned and privately desired. Her narrative collides with a rising feminist collective seeking to reclaim power on their own terms. At the heart of the story lies the question: can true freedom exist without boundaries, and can a new world truly emerge untainted by the flaws of the old? Through interwoven character arcs and a tapestry of voices, Part 2 reveals a community at a crossroads, where ideology meets reality, and every citizen must decide what kind of world they want to build. Please Note: This book contains themes and scenes that may be distressing to some. Reader discretion is advised.
