A Modern Arabic Novel
A novel of identity and secrets from one of Egypt's new literary voices
A novel of identity and secrets from one of Egypt’s new literary voices
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Author_Mai Khaled
B06=Marwa Elnaggar
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ISBN13=9789774165047
Khaled
Language_English
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Subject=Modern & Contemporary Fiction
The Magic of Turquoise
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Product details
- ISBN 9789774165047
- Format: Hardback
- Weight: 340g
- Publication Date: 15 Mar 2012
- Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
- Publication City/Country: Cairo, EG
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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Was Nirvana's near-fatal accident at sea simply a case of bad timing, or was it attempted suicide? And what was so important about an unread email that made her jump recklessly into the Mediterranean? As Leila tries to make sense of her aunt's fate, Nirvana embarks on a journey through memories and secrets. Leila guiltily questions her own fears and failures, bearing the blame of a family that curses the day she was born. Lying in a coma, Nirvana's story of choices made and roads not taken paint a colorful picture of her struggle against expectations in 1980s Egypt. The two voices are skillfully woven together to create an intricate narrative about breaking free from family tradition and the dreams that come back to haunt us. From the sunny beaches of Alexandria to the Bavarian Alps, author Mai Khaled explores the subtleties of family relationships and individual choices.
Mai Khaled is an Egyptian writer, translator, and radio and TV journalist. She is the author of four novels.
Marwa Elnaggar, with an MA in English and Comparative Literature is a journalist and writer.
