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The Dark Side of Love - Rafik Schami - Translated by Anthea Bell

The Dark Side of Love - Rafik Schami - Translated by Anthea Bell

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Literary Fiction Family Saga, Romance, Mystery & Politics, this novel spans a century of Syrian history. ‘At last, the Great Arab Novel – appearing without ifs, buts, equivocations, metaphorical camouflage or hidden meanings. Schami’s book is exceptional…’ The Independent ‘With its feuds, lovers, murders, villains and assorted heroes and heroines, this is a novel to enjoy and to ponder.’ The Washington Times Paperback 853 Pages Haus Publishing

Above St Paul’s Chapel, a body hangs in a basket over the city wall. The corpse is Major Mahdi Said, a high-ranking Muslim officer, and the secret service is soon involved.

But Detective Barudi is not content to let this mystery disappear. Alone, he begins to unravel a clan war that has dominated the lives of three generations.

At its heart lies the story of Rana and Farid, two lovers whose struggle to be united must overcome old tribal structures and their country’s turbulent history.

In Anthea Bell’s deft, witty translation, each of Schami’s 853 pages and 304 chapters is a pleasure to read.’ The Observer

 

RAFIK SCHAMI was born in Damascus in 1946, came to Germany in 1971 and studied chemistry in Heidelberg. Today he is the most successful German-speaking Arabic writer. His novels have been translated into 21 languages and received numerous international awards. He is the author of The Calligrapher’s Secret, Damascus Nights, and Damascus: Taste of a City.

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