The remarkable debut novel from critically acclaimed writer Huma Qureshi: an engrossing story of art and sisterhood, family, marriage and betrayal
''Poignant and impressionistic . . . highly readable and relatable'' Guardian
''A gem of a novel'' i
''A beautifully written debut'' Red
Hana has a perfect job, a perfect home, a perfect marriage. It is her younger sister Mira who is a mess. But Hana wants children and her husband is hesitating, and perhaps her control is slipping.
Mira dreams of a creative life but she''s stuck working at a local caf-She hates her flatmate and Hana''s dismissal of her writing but she can''t find the right inspiration.
One night, a fight between Hana and her husband sparks something in Mira: the words ring in her head and she starts typing. But what can you borrow from your sister? And what can be forgiven?
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