Out of the blue, Suleima's lover sends her a book he has written. Might this be the moment she finally feels she can understand him? An electrifying new voice from contemporary Syria on life in a climate of fear. The brilliant first-person voice showcases the contemporary female experience in Damascus, in a novel that has grabbed attention around the world. Window on a world: this is essential behind-the-scenes literature from a region constantly in the world news.