In this account of western-educated Jeremiah, as he is provided with a unique insight into the way of life of his people by his wise and clairvoyant grandfather and his psychic friend, we are introduced among others to the story of:
The son of a prince who navigates his way through the maze of power to become the new king. Is his blood royal enough to stem the tide of turmoil in his kingdom as he faces the challenges posed by his nemesis who is loved and equally respected by the people? "The Usurper" is the first story in "The Usurper: and Other Stories". It precedes "Ngoko’s Folly".