The Oud Player of Cairo

By Jasmin Attia

Book Overview

Vibrantly descriptive and evocative of the waning colonial world in Egypt during the mid-20th century, this debut historical novel by Jasmin Attia is the compelling story of a young Egyptian woman, Laila, who defies the restrictive traditional roles set for women of that time, and instead follows the path inspired by her musician father, a much-beloved oud player, to become a singer and performer In her own right.

After extricating herself from an abusive marriage, Laila struggles to maintain her independence as a singer in Cairo's chic international nightclubs, and embarks on an affair that puts her in grave danger, forcing her to make a decision that will forever alter the course of her life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1639640207
• ISBN13: 9781639640201
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Schaffner Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 8.7"