The Story of Zahra: A Novel

The Story of Zahra: A Novel

Zahraâ‚¬s mother uses her as a cover for her meetings with a lover; Zahraâ‚¬s strict father mistreats her for being complicit in her motherâ‚¬s affair. Fleeing from Beirut in search of solace, Zahra stays with her uncle in West Africaâ‚¬"and then uses marriage as another kind of escape. Back in Beirut, love finally comes to her, but with terrible consequences. Banned in several Middle Eastern countries since its original publication, The Story of Zahra is an intoxicating, provocative story of a young womanâ‚¬s coming of age in a city torn apart by war.
Country USA
Brand Anchor Books
Manufacturer Anchor
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780385472067
Color Black
ReleaseDate 1996-12-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385472067

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