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The Oud Player of Cairo
by Jasmin Atttia
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Pub Date
Jul 11 2023
| Archive Date
Sep 15 2023
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Description
Vibrantly descriptive and evocative of the waning colonial world in Egypt
during the mid-20th century, this debut historical novel by Jasmin Attia
is the compelling story of a young Egyptian woman, Laila, who defies the
restrictive traditional roles set for women of that time, and instead follows
the path inspired by her musician father, a much-beloved oud player, to become
a singer and performer in her own right.
After extricating herself from an abusive marriage, Laila struggles to maintain
her independence as a singer in Cairo’s chic international nightclubs, and
embarks on an affair that puts her in grave danger, forcing her to make a decision
that will forever alter the course of her life.
Vibrantly descriptive and evocative of the waning colonial world in Egypt during the mid-20th century, this debut historical novel by Jasmin Attia is the compelling story of a young Egyptian woman...
Description
Vibrantly descriptive and evocative of the waning colonial world in Egypt
during the mid-20th century, this debut historical novel by Jasmin Attia
is the compelling story of a young Egyptian woman, Laila, who defies the
restrictive traditional roles set for women of that time, and instead follows
the path inspired by her musician father, a much-beloved oud player, to become
a singer and performer in her own right.
After extricating herself from an abusive marriage, Laila struggles to maintain
her independence as a singer in Cairo’s chic international nightclubs, and
embarks on an affair that puts her in grave danger, forcing her to make a decision
that will forever alter the course of her life.
Advance Praise
“Lush, sensuous, unabashedly romantic, and richly drawn, Jasmin Attia’s The
Oud Player of Cairo evokes with passion and precision a bygone world, a culture’s
struggle, and one extraordinary woman’s erotic and political awakenings.”
— JOY CASTRO, author of One Brilliant Flame
“Lush, sensuous, unabashedly romantic, and richly drawn, Jasmin Attia’s The Oud Player of Cairo evokes with passion and precision a bygone world, a culture’s struggle, and one extraordinary woman’s...
Advance Praise
“Lush, sensuous, unabashedly romantic, and richly drawn, Jasmin Attia’s The
Oud Player of Cairo evokes with passion and precision a bygone world, a culture’s
struggle, and one extraordinary woman’s erotic and political awakenings.”
— JOY CASTRO, author of One Brilliant Flame
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9781639640201 |
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| PAGES |
376
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781639640201 |
| PRICE |
$18.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
376
|
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Shelf App (PDF)
Send to Kindle (PDF)
Download (PDF)
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This was very well written and very interesting and I enjoyed every moment of it. I hope to see more from this author.
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