The title of the novel describes the flames as they engulf Wanja's brothel, which leads to the arrest of Munira.
This novel's story is told through Inspector Godfrey's interrogation of the four main characters, a Moslem shop owner, a procuress, a teacher and a Christian schoolmaster. The protagonist finds out that his girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend Karega, and sets her house on fire, causing the deaths of three rich brewery owners. The title of the novel describes the flames as they engulf Wanja's brothel, which leads to the arrest of Munira. For 10 points-- name this novel set in the Kenyan town of Llmorog, a work of James Ngugi.
This novel's story is told through Inspector Godfrey's interrogation of the four main characters, a Moslem shop owner, a procuress, a teacher and a Christian schoolmaster.
{Petals of Blood}