In a fictional village away from urban life, this novel opens when a woman’s body is found at the bottom of a well. Without investigating the matter, the villagers decide to blame a Jinn for her murder. Only her husband refuses this narrative and investigates the truth. The novel has a fantastical setting, with no distinct place or time, with the main plot interwoven with tributary stories.

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NB: the rights to this novel have been sold in over seven countries. LEILA has listed a few, but for more information check with the publisher.

Approximate number of pages: 336 p.