Strange and intricate retelling of Abraham's story in the Old Testament, reset in the 1980s and present day. All the same characters are here for reader's pleasure: Sarah, Isaac, and in due course we meet modern versions of Hagar and Ishmael. At heart the plot appears to be about God's promise of land for Abraham and his descendants. Although the author is too clever to make that an easy assessment. I would have enjoyed the book more if it rambled less and employed more surprises. Surprises were used to very great effect. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.