A woman reeling from a disastrous love affair finds love and hope in Shakespeare and Palestine. 'A novel to savour' SUNDAY TIMES 'A vital storyteller' ALI SMITH After years away from her family's homeland, and reeling from a disastrous love affair, actress Sonia Nasir returns to Haifa to visit her older sister Haneen. On her arrival, she finds her relationship to Palestine is fragile, both bone-deep and new. When Sonia meets the charismatic Mariam, a local director, she joins a production of Hamlet in the West Bank. Soon, Sonia is rehearsing with a dedicated, if competitive, group of men - yet as opening night draws closer, it becomes clear just how many obstacles stand before the troupe. Amidst it all, the life she once knew starts to give way to the exhilarating possibility of finding a new self in her ancestral home. 'Captivating...deeply moving' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'Powerful... Hammad is a pretty flawless writer' THE TIMES A GRANTA BEST YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST * A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST AND VULTURE *
Isabella Hammad
Isabella Hammad is a British-Palestinian author known for her debut novel "The Parisian," which was shortlisted for the 2019 Dylan Thomas Prize and longlisted for the 2019 HWA Debut Crown Award. Hammad's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and meticulous attention to historical detail. "The Parisian" explores themes of identity, love, and political upheaval against the backdrop of World War I and the Palestinian struggle for independence. Hammad's work has been praised for its powerful storytelling and deep emotional resonance, making her a rising star in the literary world.
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