-Original, compelling, witty and historically illuminating - hilarious and essential reading- Helen Lederer, comedian, actress and founder of Comedy Women in Print
Paris, 1940. The course of Fatiha Bin-Khalid-s life is changed forever when she befriends the Muslim feminist Doria Shafik. But after returning to Egypt and dedicating years to the fight for women-s rights, she struggles to reconcile her political ideals with the realities of motherhood.
Cairo, 1966. After being publicly shamed when her relationship with a bisexual boyfriend is revealed, Fatiha-s daughter is faced with an impossible decision. Should Yasminah accept a life she didn-t choose, or will she leave her home and country in pursuit of independence?
Bristol, 2011. British-born Nadia is battling with an identity crisis and a severe case of herpes. Feeling unfulfilled (and after a particularly disastrous one-night stand), she moves
