Patrice Nganang's novel, originally published as 'Mont Plaisant', delves into the final days of German colonial rule in Cameroon. The narrative centers on Sara, a young woman given to the court of Sultan Njoya, and Nebu, a returned slave. Through their intertwined stories, the book interrogates the nature of memory, the brutalities of colonialism, and the power of storytelling to reclaim a silenced history. It is a complex and powerful exploration of a pivotal moment in the nation's past, weaving together personal destinies with grand historical events on the slopes of Mount Cameroon.