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The dove's necklace / Raja Alem ; translated from the Arabic by Katharine Halls and Adam Talib.
"When a dead woman is discovered in Abu Al Roos, one of Mecca's many alleys, no one will claim the body because they are ashamed by her nakedness. As we follow Detective Nassir's investigation of the case, the secret life of the holy city of Mecca is revealed. Tackling powerful issues with beautiful and evocative writing, Raja Alem reveals a city--and a civilization--at once beholden to brutal customs, and reckoning (uneasily) with new traditions. Told from a variety of perspectives--including that of Abu Al Roos itself"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781590208984
- ISBN: 1590208986
- Physical Description: 474 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Overlook Books, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
| Language Note: | Text in English. |
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| Subject: | Murder > Investigation > Fiction. Mecca (Saudi Arabia) > Social life and customs > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Psychological fiction. Detective and mystery fiction. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | M ALEM R (Text) | 33126020692970 | Mystery | Available | - |