Description
In the heart of 1950s Sudan, as British rule wanes and the nation stands on the precipice of change, an affluent and influential family finds their world irrevocably altered. Shifting political powers and a near-tragedy threaten the legacy they have meticulously built over decades, exposing deep fissures within the family. The story unfolds against a backdrop of colliding ethnic and religious populations, mirroring the growing tensions between two wives whose desires for the future—one yearning for modernization and the other clinging to tradition—threaten to unravel their shared existence. This evocative novel delves into the complexities of faith, family, and identity in a world grappling with profound transformation.
Available Editions
paperback
Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2011
ISBN: 9781780220369
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lyrics Alley by Leila Aboulela.