Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
When the Apricots Bloom
An evocative, unputdownable novel of three women in Baghdad
by Gina Wilkinson
Description
At night, in Huda's fragrant garden, a breeze sweeps in from the desert encircling Baghdad, rustling the leaves of her apricot trees and carrying warning of visitors at her gate. Huda, a secretary at the Australian embassy, lives in fear of the secret police, who have ordered her to befriend Ally, the deputy ambassador's wife. Huda's former friend Rania, an artist, enjoyed a privileged upbringing as the daughter of a sheikh. Now her family's wealth is gone, and Rania is battling to keep her child safe and a roof over their heads.
As the women's lives intersect, their hidden pasts spill into the present. Facing possible betrayal at every turn, all three must trust in a fragile, newfound loyalty, even as they discover how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect their families.
Transporting readers to one of the world's most legendary cities, with mouthwatering cuisine, incredible history, a surprising art scene and bustling book markets, Gina Wilkinson's suspenseful debut is told through the eyes of three very different women confronting the limits of friendship and forgiveness, and the strength of a mother's love.
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Author Biography
Gina Wilkinson is an award-winning journalist, former foreign correspondent and documentary-maker. During two decades living and working in hotspots across the globe, she spent more than a year in Baghdad under Saddam Hussein. At that time, Iraq was virtually sealed off from the outside world, and Gina lived under tight surveillance. One of her closest Iraqi friends worked as a secret police informant, reporting on her movements. Gina now works in international development, supporting efforts to end poverty in the developing world. When the Apricots Bloom is her first novel.
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- Publisher Hachette Australia
- Publication Date December 2020
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780733646409
- Publication Country or regionAustralia
- Pages384
- Publish StatusPublished
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