In the first of two books, we meet Manthatisi, Queen of the Wild Cat People, who is one of few women to make a name as a respected, beloved and regal leader. With her son, Sekonyela, too young to take over as chief of the Batlokwa, Manthatisi acted as regent, becoming known for her courageous, clever and sometimes intimidating leadership. Read about the Batlokwa and their clashes with Matiwane and Moshoeshoe, and how the forceful Mpangazitha set in motion a chain of events for the Batlokwa that established Manthatisi as a Queen to be honoured and remembered.