Assor, Abigail
As Rich as the King: A Tale of Casablanca
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782278924
- author:
- Assor, Abigail
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pushkin Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This is a pleasurable, even provocative summer romance set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Morocco. Abigail Assor's critically acclaimed debut novel, As Rich as the King, is a coming-of-age tale and twisted love story that explores the complexities of desire and class in a city of contrasts.
Against the stunning setting of Casablanca's beaches, streets, and mansions, a young French girl named Sarah becomes obsessed with a mysterious and wealthy boy named Driss. As she navigates the city's elite social scene, she must confront the harsh realities of her own circumstances and the secrets that lie beneath the surface of her new world.
This sensual and poetic novel is a love letter to the city of Casablanca, with its rich sounds, sights, tastes, and smells. With its immersive and unforgettably twisted narrative, As Rich as the King is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves a good love story.
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