Zitima’s world is upended when she is unexpectedly taken to the Chief’s palace, thrust into a life she never imagined. Shocked, frightened, and determined to protect her future, she finds an unlikely ally in Mama Lyddie, the Chief’s first wife, who guides her through the palace’s traditions, intrigues, and dangerous games of power. As Zitima navigates the advances of her captor, the cunning strategies of the palace, and her own desire for freedom and education, she must balance survival with courage, intelligence, and wit. With Mama Lyddie’s support, she discovers the first steps toward reclaiming control over her life while outsmarting those who would bind her. A story of resilience, strategy, and unexpected alliances, “Emotional Coup D’état” explores love, power, and the lengths one young woman will go to protect her future.