Gather the Faces

Marvella Payne, a 27-year-old secretary, grapples with her vow of abstinence and the constraints of her sheltered life among her family and church community. After resisting unwanted advances from a trainee-deacon, her Aunt Julie introduces her to a penfriend from Guyana, leading Marvella to explore new horizons and question her future. As she navigates the complexities of love and self-identity, the story unfolds with optimism and spiritual depth, culminating in a revitalizing message about faith and love, enhanced by beautiful Biblical verses.