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.
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
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639640201 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 376 |
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