Married at 16

Prince Kudakwashe Diale has always married out of duty and for the good of the family name, yet his three wives have not been able to satisfy the one persistent demand of the aging royals – bearing a grandson and heir to the Diale throne before they die.
His relatively peaceful polygamous life is turned upside down when his family brings in ‘Wife Number Four’ into the fold, in feisty 16-year-old Anele Moyo, who ties the knot out of duty to lug her broken family out of the clutches of poverty. Yet the hope of spawning the elusive heir remains slim, as the guarded teenager wouldn’t allow the prince within inches of breathing the same air as her. This, however, doesn’t shield her from being loathed by the other wives, who feel threatened by her youth and beauty.
What begins as a forced marriage of convenience soon leads to an intricate web of lies, infidelity, deceit and betrayal. In the midst of it all two people - one a commoner and the other royalty - find themselves in an unyielding pursuit of what true love really is. Kudakwashe’s newly found affections for a wife he never wanted pushes him to defy and question the crown, at the risk of losing the throne to his wayward younger brother, Reymond.

Cathrine Phiri is the author of several captivating novels, including His Destroyer, Married at 16, Bestowed by the Gods, and Zendaya. A passionate storyteller, beta reader, and avid book lover, she crafts tales that transport readers to new worlds and unforgettable adventures. When she isn't writing or getting lost in a good book, Cathrine enjoys discovering new restaurants and expanding her ever-growing book collection. She is also the founder of Talking Books with Catt, an online show where she discusses all things books. Through her stories and her show, Cathrine’s ultimate dream is to spread joy and inspiration, making the world smile — one novel at a time.