Donald is fascinated by the western lifestyle which accounts for his love and desire for further studies in the university. But, his father does not reason the same way. Despite oppositions, Donald's dream come true through the assistance of his only educated uncle and his former secondary school principal, who feel that such a brilliant chap should not be wasted in a carpenter's workshop. Donald's victory and success are not achieved on a platter of gold. It is an effort frought with misfortune, sorrow, suffering and blackmail. he novel confirms the popular saying that 'uneasy lies the head that wears the crown'.