Masumbuko, who later assumes the title Sheikh as the story goes along. Is a prince who is dethroned and sold into slavery by his paternal uncle. He finds himself gradually getting into a life of piracy after escaping captivity twice, trying to get back home. He finally makes it and ends up being the savior to his people. The story us entirely fictional and the setting revolves around east Africa, Kenya, the Atlantic ocean, and south China. Some of the events may have happened in the past but the story in the novel is twisted differently to give a different flow from the actual events. Cheers! Have fun reading.