Kintu von Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The year is 1750. As he makes his way to the capital to pledge allegiance to the new leader of the Buganda Kingdom, Kintu Kidda unleashes a curse that will plague his family for generations. As the centuries pass, the tale moves down the bloodline, exploring the lives of four of Kintu Kidda's descendants. A powerful epic novel blending oral tradition, myth, folktale and history set in Uganda. The breathtaking debut from the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize.