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Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s American South, three archetypal sons witness the unraveling of their tight-knit family as they struggle with ambitions, tragic death, and mental illness

Rutledge Jordan seeks redemption as a Peace Corps worker in Tanzania, far removed from his troubled past in Memphis. While teaching villagers to build fish ponds, he becomes captivated by Zanifa, a young girl betrothed to a wealthy prince. Outraged by her impending fate, Jordan's growing obsession leads him to take drastic measures for her salvation. As passion intertwines with vengeance, a dangerous cycle unfolds, culminating in a shocking conclusion that explores the high stakes of love and justice.