The Herbert macaulay Affair is a story that follows young Herbert who returns from England and begins the opposition to the colonial government.

Lila, the 18-year-old , she works outside of school hours in prostitution to support herself in the shadow of poverty in Africa and is sexually exploited by two men in their 30s - Chiumbo and Gathee. Chiumbo is unstoppable, and exploits her with all his might without a conscience. Gathee, on the other hand, feels bad about himself and tries in every way to convince her to change jobs and is afraid to go out against Chiumbo. When he does this to his great sorrow, it's too late, and Lila is accidentally murdered by Chiumbo when Gathee tries to save her from him.