In the Best Interests

A story for anyone who’s ever asked: what would I risk to do what’s right?

Papua New Guinea, 1980s: a fascinating and dangerous country. Idealistic, newly arrived teachers, John and Elisa Mendzela, step into a world of rich culture, eager learners—and buried secrets. When evidence of widespread sexual exploitation of students lands in their hands, they join a small group of colleagues trying to stop the abuse quietly, through official channels.