Map of Love, Paperback/Adhaf Soueif

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this is an epic tale of two stories separated by 100 years of history, yet intricately linked. A love story of a century ago is revealed through notebooks and journals, and pieced together by descendants. A heart rending tale of love, politics and history, this is another Anglo-Arab masterpiece by the author of }In The Eye Of The Sun{. "A magnificent work, reminiscent of Marquez and Allende in its breadth and confidence." }Guardian{.