{"product_id":"playing-cards-in-cairo-9780349119809","title":"Playing Cards In Cairo","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLAYING CARDS IN CAIRO is a fly-on-the-wall account - like THE BOOKSELLER OF KABUL - of life (for western readers) in a strange and exotic environment. Hugh Miles lives in Cairo and is engaged to an Egyptian woman. Twice a week he plays cards with a small group of Arab, Muslim women and through this medium he explores their lives in modern Cairo, the greatest of Arab cities. It is a secretive, romantic, often deprived but always soulful existence for the women as they struggle with abusive husbands and philandering boyfriends. The book is a window onto a city - and a way of life - which is at a crucial juncture in its history. Hugh Miles, who knows the Arab world intimately, is the perfect guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e** 'Behind the veil are the frustrations, fads, fashions and fallibilities familiar to women the world over. Miles is a loving listener, whose understanding of the Islamic world is sharpened by tea and sympathy * THE TIMES *\u003cbr\u003e** 'Playing Cards mixes personal vignettes with an informed overview of Egyptian politics, and although unflinching about Cairo's problems, Miles shows his affection for this great city of every page. * FINANCIAL TIMES *\u003cbr\u003e** 'An intriguing read and, as an introduction to Egyptian life, it's fascinating * DAILY MAIL *\u003cbr\u003e** 'Miles should be applauded for telling their stories so compellingly, and for giving us such a detailed insight into their everyday lives. * SCOTSMAN *","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733650026839,"sku":"9780349119809","price":11.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349119809.jpg?v=1720001023","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/playing-cards-in-cairo-9780349119809","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}