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''An intelligent, complex story of interfaith marriage. . . . That balances nail-biting tension with lyrical intent.'' Guardian

More than two decades after moving to Saudi Arabia from America and marrying Abdullah Baylani, Rosalie learns that her husband has married a second wife. The discovery plunges the powerful family into chaos as Rosalie grapples with leaving Saudi Arabia, her life and her family behind.

Abdullah and Rosalie''s consuming personal entanglements also blind them to the crisis approaching their sixteen-year-old son Faisal, whose deepening resentment towards their lifestyle has led to his involvement with a controversial sheikh. When Faisal makes a choice that could destroy everything his family holds dear, all must confront difficult truths as they fight to preserve what remains of their love.

The Ruins of Us

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    A Paperback / softback by Keija Parssinen

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      Publisher: Faber & Faber
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/06/2012
      ISBN13: 9780571282180, 978-0571282180
      ISBN10: 0571282180

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''An intelligent, complex story of interfaith marriage. . . . That balances nail-biting tension with lyrical intent.'' Guardian

      More than two decades after moving to Saudi Arabia from America and marrying Abdullah Baylani, Rosalie learns that her husband has married a second wife. The discovery plunges the powerful family into chaos as Rosalie grapples with leaving Saudi Arabia, her life and her family behind.

      Abdullah and Rosalie''s consuming personal entanglements also blind them to the crisis approaching their sixteen-year-old son Faisal, whose deepening resentment towards their lifestyle has led to his involvement with a controversial sheikh. When Faisal makes a choice that could destroy everything his family holds dear, all must confront difficult truths as they fight to preserve what remains of their love.

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