All she longs for is her father's love. Kondi, a 12-year-old Malawian girl, is sure her father, Bambo, doesn't love her. He seems to care more about the secret brown envelope he carries with him everywhere than his own daughter. She's convinced things will improve, though, when her mother's baby arrives. Then one night Bambo beats Mai in a drunken rage, and neighbors rush her off to the hospital. Will Mai and the baby live? Will Kondi be sold off by her uncle Kakama to a rich man to be his third wife? And what could possibly be in Bambo's brown envelope? The secrets are about to be revealed. A beautiful coming-of-age story-of love, betrayal, and forgiveness- that you won't soon forget. 'A must read for those who have a heart for Africa.' MIKE MCCLAFLIN, Africa Regional Director, Assemblies of God World Missions 'A dramatic conclusion of God's wonderful grace in the life of a Malawian girl.' DR. WARREN NEWBERRY Former missionary to Malawi and Associate Professor of Missions, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, USA 'A captivating adventure in another culture.' MARY HAKE, President, Oregon Christian Writers

Kondi is on the move! Waving longingly to her friends as she rides toward her new home on the back of the ox cart, Kondi already misses her best friend, Ulemu. What if she doesn’t make any friends in her new town? Fear makes her heart beat like a drum! Once settled, though, Kondi gets the shivers when she discovers someone spying on her family. And her new teacher is up to no good and caught Kondi overhearing his plans! Now she just might be in danger!. Will God hear her prayers and intervene on her behalf? Will she ever find the joy she’s longing for? Take a journey with Kondi as she continues to learn God's provision never comes at the wrong time.

The Chisale family moves close to Malawi’s M1 highway. They’re happy—until one of Kondi’s classmates, Max, forces Kondi to do what he wants. He tells her to deliver a message to a man who wears a red shirt. He will appear at the crossroad near her home at midnight. Max threatens to harm Kezo, Kondi’s baby brother, if she refuses—and especially if she tells Bambo and Mai what he’s making her do. So she has to help him. In the dark of night, in the dense moon-shadow of a mango tree, she waits with the message for the red-shirted man. Then, much to her surprise, Ulemu, her best friend, walks toward her. What’s she doing here? Can Kondi convince Ulemu to help her catch Max in his evil deeds? And will God help her keep baby Kezo safe?