The Ruins of Us: A Novel (Main)
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- Synopsis
- 'An intelligent, complex story of interfaith marriage. . . . That balances nail-biting tension with lyrical intent.' GuardianMore than two decades after moving to Saudi Arabia from America and marrying Abdullah Baylani, Rosalie learns that her husband has married a second wife. The discovery plunges the powerful family into chaos as Rosalie grapples with leaving Saudi Arabia, her life and her family behind.Abdullah and Rosalie's consuming personal entanglements also blind them to the crisis approaching their sixteen-year-old son Faisal, whose deepening resentment towards their lifestyle has led to his involvement with a controversial sheikh. When Faisal makes a choice that could destroy everything his family holds dear, all must confront difficult truths as they fight to preserve what remains of their love.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780571282197
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780571282180
- Publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- Date of Addition:
- 04/26/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Keija Parssinen, 2
- Adult content:
- Yes
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Romance, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.