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Hanna is a young daughter who is slated to be the 4th wife of a gentleman in her community. With a bit of fantastical realism we see that she is not ready to live the lifestyle meant for all young girls. She has a devotion to her younger sister and a profusion of other younger brothers and sisters. Her mother is kind, but her other mothers are not as loving or friendly.
So, here's something we probably haven't thought of- how do the people in the community have enough girls for all the guys? And, the answer is- the males are "sent out into the world". Until Daniel, one of those that went into the world came back. And Hanna likes him. And Hanna sees the other world that extends to the world. It is a fun life. And she's not happy about her impending marriage.
I have always been intrigued by this multi-wife concept, but it also includes a little bit of magic, some mystery, and of course, a coming of age girl who is changing into a strong woman.