Sarab: a novel

"November 1979. Violence has broken out in the holiest site of Islam after a charismatic rebel and his devoted followers have announced the coming of the Mahdi and seized the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Among the insurgents is a young woman, Sarab, disguised as a man. As the horror and chaos of the...

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1. Verfasser: ʿĀlim, Raǧāʾ 1970- (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Price, Leri (ÜbersetzerIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cairo Hoopoe 2018
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Zusammenfassung:"November 1979. Violence has broken out in the holiest site of Islam after a charismatic rebel and his devoted followers have announced the coming of the Mahdi and seized the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Among the insurgents is a young woman, Sarab, disguised as a man. As the horror and chaos of the siege reach their peak, she escapes and encounters a French officer from the opposing side. They form an unexpected bond, as hostility turns to attraction, but the violence of both of their pasts will return to haunt them"--Back cover
Beschreibung:314 Seiten 21 cm
ISBN:9789774168765