The Bride Price

I'm curious about the historical research or personal connections that led to choosing this specific period. Did the author have a particular message or theme they wanted to highlight through this setting?

The depiction of the bride price and cultural customs added depth to the story, but I wonder how much was based on real traditions versus creative interpretation.

It made the characters' sacrifices feel even more real. I'm interested in whether this was a deliberate choice to heighten the stakes or if it emerged naturally during writing.