by Ahdaf Soueif · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782253150367
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«Lady Pacha» is the historical novel by Ahdaf Soueif, published by LGF/Le Livre de Poche in paperback (602 pages, in French).
In colonial Egypt of 1900, Lady Anna Winterbourne falls in love with Charif Pacha, an aristocrat fighting for independence. In 1997, her descendant Isabel falls in love with conductor Omar al-Ghamraoui and reconstructs Anna's life. The backdrop is the history of Egypt and the clash between East and West.
The original novel, The Map of Love, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1999. This French edition is translated from English by Annie Hamel.
A read for those seeking a historical and romantic saga set in Egypt, with two eras and characters united by family ties.
Ahdaf Soueif is an Egyptian novelist and political and cultural commentator.
