Born Under a Million Shadows by Andrea Busfield (English) Paperback Book

Description: Born Under a Million Shadows by Andrea Busfield The Taliban have disappeared from Kabuls streets, but the long shadows of their brutal regime remain. In his short life eleven-year-old Fawad has known more grief than most. He soon discovers that his beloved Georgie is caught up in a dangerous love affair with the powerful Afghan warlord Haji Khan, a legendary name on the streets of Kabul. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For fans of Khaled Hosseini, a gripping tale of forbidden love between an Englishwoman and a Kabul warlord, as seen through the eyes of a young Afghan boy.For fans of THE KITE RUNNER by Khaled Hossein and Yasmin Khadras THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL, a devastating tale of forbidden love between an Englishwoman and a Kabul warlord.The Taliban have disappeared from Kabuls streets, but the long shadows of their brutal regime remain. In his short life eleven-year-old Fawad has known more grief than most- his father and brother have been killed, his sister has been abducted, and Fawad and his mother, Mariya, must rely on the charity of family to eke out a hand-to-mouth existence.Then Mariya finds a position as housekeeper for a charismatic western woman, Georgie, and Fawad dares to hope for an end to their struggle. He soon discovers that his beloved Georgie is caught up in a dangerous love affair with the powerful Afghan warlord Haji Khan, a legendary name on the streets of Kabul. At first resentful of Haji Khans presence, Fawad learns that love can move a man to act in surprising ways, and an overwhelming act of generosity persuades him of the warlords good intentions.But even a man as influential as Haji Khan cant protect Fawad from the next tragedy to blight his young life, a tragedy so devastating that it threatens to destroy the one thing Fawad thought he could never lose- his love for his country. Notes For fans of Khaled Hosseini, a gripping tale of forbidden love between an Englishwoman and a Kabul warlord, as seen through the eyes of a young Afghan boy. Author Biography Andrea Busfield is a British journalist. Whilst covering the fall of the Taliban for the News of the World she fell in love with Afghanistan and made it her home. She is now the deputy editor of the Gulf Times. This is her first novel. Review This beautifully told tale will capture the readers heart...powerful and moving * The Sun *Beautifully written, touching and laced with humour, its a stunningly assured debut from a writer who looks set to be a big star * News of the World * Promotional For fans of Khaled Hosseini, a gripping tale of forbidden love between an Englishwoman and a Kabul warlord, as seen through the eyes of a young Afghan boy. Review Text This beautifully told tale will capture the readers heart...powerful and moving Review Quote This beautifully told tale will capture the readers heart...powerful and moving Promotional "Headline" For fans of Khaled Hosseini, a gripping tale of forbidden love between an Englishwoman and a Kabul warlord, as seen through the eyes of a young Afghan boy. Details ISBN0552775630 Author Andrea Busfield Pages 384 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 0552775630 ISBN-13 9780552775632 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Black Swan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Publication Date 2009-04-23 UK Release Date 2009-04-23 AU Release Date 2009-04-23 NZ Release Date 2009-04-23 Alternative 9781409080909 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21379387;

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