Mercy Chete is set to launch her latest book in September. Photo: Mercy Chete. Life as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia brought with it the familiar hardships that many migrant workers endure: language barriers, isolation and the unpredictability of working inside someone else's home. After full days of domestic work, she would sit down to write, sometimes staying awake through the night to finish a chapter before the next morning's duties began. At the heart of her work lies a personal sacrifice; Muteti left behind a stable career despite facing rejection from those closest to her.