The Minister's Daughter by Mwangi Ruheni

This gripping Kenyan novel by Mwangi Ruheni chronicles the dramatic fall from grace of Jane Njeri, the beautiful and strictly-raised daughter of an upcountry clergyman. Leaving the village for Nairobi, Jane is quickly introduced to the lures of urban life, leading her down a path of crime, immorality, and personal tragedy, much to the shame of her revered parents. As she navigates the modern city's harsh realities, she endures heartbreak, forgery accusations, and murder, culminating in the stunning discovery of her child who was adopted away. The Minister's Daughter is a swift, witty story that showcases one woman's re-education and her quest to establish a new, more realistic view of life.