Exciting murder story set in traditional Afghanistan     

 My rating:  5 out of 5     

Zeba’s husband is found murdered, with Zeba sitting beside him covered in his blood.  Why will Zeba say nothing about what happened?

A tales of suspense set in Afghanistan.   Yusuf, brought up in the US, wants to defend Zeba, but with her continued silence over her husband’s death, struggles to build a defence.  Meanwhile family  lifestyles are explored, and the circumstances leading to the murder gradually become clear. 

As Zeba sits in prison, awaiting her trial, so other women’s tales are heard, giving a fascinating insight into  women’s lives in a traditional culture in Afghanistan.   

5*s for this fascinating, and gripping story.    Captivating stories of lives so different to what I have known, alongside a fast moving and exciting story.  This is the second book I have read by this author, the first being The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, and I loved that too.  Highly recommended read.  

See also:

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad