by David Kujabi (Author) "The Chain and The Amulet" is a captivating blend of fact and fiction, unfolding in 1970s and 1980s Gambia. This tale revolves around Satou, who, unbeknownst to her, was promised to a prosperous trader shortly after her birth. As Satou blossoms into a young beauty, she excels in school thanks to a mysterious sponsor-her betrothed. However, her seemingly idyllic life takes an unexpected turn in high school when she meets and falls in love with Lamin, the son of her promised partner. Woven into Satou's narrative is the factual account of the 1981 coup d'état in Gambia, orchestrated by Kukoi Samba Sanyang.