Description
In the sacred city of Mecca, where faith and tradition shape every step, a woman’s body is discovered and a single, unsettling clue—an heirloom-like “dove’s necklace”—pulls Detective Nasser into a case that refuses to stay contained. As he follows the trail through crowded streets and guarded households, the investigation becomes a quest for truth that exposes cultural tensions, private loyalties, and the dangerous cost of love. Blending literary mystery with themes of revenge, desire, and moral ambiguity, the novel turns each revelation into a deeper question about what people will hide—and what they will destroy to protect themselves. With a vivid, atmospheric style and a suspenseful, character-driven momentum, this story invites readers to uncover Mecca’s hidden secrets one discovery at a time.
Available Editions
paperback
Overlook Books
Published Jan 1, 2016
ISBN: 9781590208984
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Doves Necklace by Raja Alem.