Trial by Poison: Introducing Mary Slessor

The story centers on Imatu, a young girl in West Africa, who encounters Mary Slessor, a white woman determined to establish a school and teach about a compassionate God, contrasting sharply with Imatu's tribal beliefs. As Imatu grapples with her cultural traditions, the stakes rise when her mother is sentenced to drink a lethal poison bean. The narrative explores themes of faith, cultural conflict, and the power of compassion as Imatu seeks to save her mother, questioning whether Mary’s influence can alter the village's harsh customs.