Pomegranate Sky: 1

Pomegranate Sky: 1

by Louise Soraya Black (Author)

Synopsis

Winner of the Virginia Prize for Fiction in 2009. Beneath the polished surface of upper-class Iranian life, lies trouble, fear and dark secrets. Living in post-revolutionary Tehran, Layla refuses to bow to the ayatollahs' rules, while resisting her mother's relentless attempts to find her a suitable husband. Instead, she embarks on an illicit affair with her art teacher, Keyvan, and they tentatively imagine a future together. But the sudden death of her uncle, an outspoken journalist, raises many unanswered questions, and when Layla's cousin, who is visiting from America, is arrested, Layla's plans for the future begin to unravel...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 250
Edition: First
Publisher: Aurora Metro Publications
Published: 14 Oct 2010

ISBN 10: 1906582106
ISBN 13: 9781906582104
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
'Four decades of upheaval in Iran told through one privileged family's turbulent history - the feel for colour and language is vibrant.' The Guardian, First Novel Choice Oct 2010 'As in Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel about a restrictive culture, The Handmaid's Tale, secret rebellion and sexual freedoms are rife.' Fat Quarter Magazine 'Vividly written, fresh and eloquent, a girl's poignant tale of love and menace in contemporary Iran.' Fay Weldon 'I was totally captivated by this novel. Layla is torn between her heart and the restrictions of her culture. She obeys her heart - though not without a price. This wonderfully poetic story keeps you hooked right to the very end.' Stephanie Hale, author and broadcaster ' - brilliantly evokes the changing face of Iran through the eyes of a young woman caught between duty and love - Pomegranate Sky is a fine achievement, beautifully written and riveting to the final page.' Tricia Wastvedt, author of 'The River'(long-listed for the Orange Prize for Fiction)
Author Bio
Born in 1977 to an English mother and Iranian father, she has lived in Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia. She has a first class honours in law from UCL and practised law in the City for seven years. Louise is married, with a one year old son, and lives in Surrey. This is her debut novel.