The talented daughter of successful parents, Zhara endures a troubled childhood in Ghana, pursued by bullies, witches and paedophiles and haunted by ghosts and nightmares. Determined to escape the persecution, she studies hard and manages to graduate with honours, enabling her to embark on a business career. Soon she is tasting success and revelling in the trappings of European high society.

Her relationship with her first love, an Ashanti prince, is dogged by tribalism, class and religious prejudice, and the pressure is almost too much for Zhara. Only when a crisis forces her to consult a psychologist can she finally begin to deal with her troubled past. Through prayers and with the help of a Cardinal, Zhara manages to face and conquer her demons just in time for her wedding.