Kingsley Fon, the protagonist, is a scoundrel of low birth. He works against all the odds surrounding his small world until the very end. First, he wins the admiration of the old folks and everybody in his village by being a child of good conduct and hard work. Then gradually, as the flower of the flock, and holding a series of cherished dreams in his heart, he climbs tirelessly up the tree of life and in the end brings joy and honour to his poor parents when he is able to make them smile with his achievements in education. He wanted to achieve three things at all costs: to be a freelance writer, to own a publishing house and to be a happy family man. He works so hard to succeed in life and he is blessed as he moves closer to the his goals....