Historical fiction books from Egypt
Recommended historical fiction books (14)
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If you are into historical fiction here are some historical fiction books from Egypt for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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The Kindness of Enemies by Leila Aboulela EN
Description:
While researching the life of Imam Shamil, a nineteenth-century Muslim leader who led a resistance against Russia during the Caucasian War, a history professor discovers that one of her students is descended from the historical figure and also possesses his priceless sword.
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The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif EN
Description:
In 1900 Lady Anna Winterbourne travels to Egypt where she falls in love with Sharif, and Egyptian Nationalist utterly committed to his country's cause. A hundred years later, Isabel Parkman, an American divorcee and a descendant of Anna and Sharif, goes to Egypt, taking with her an old family trunk, inside which are found notebooks and journals which reveal Anna and Sharif's secret.
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The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany EN
Description:
'Al Aswany is a voice worth hearing from a country of which we know far too little.' - Sunday Times
