First published 2021
Lorraine Charles, a determined academic, travels to Syria to research the country's tumultuous past. But as she delves deeper, she finds herself entangled in a web of dangerous secrets, where every question puts her life at risk. Navigating the chaos of a nation torn apart by conflict, Lorraine must confront her own biases and uncover the real story, even if it means risking everything. In this gripping tale, the line between truth and fiction blurs, forcing Lorraine to make impossible choices that will test her moral compass and her very survival.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, contemporary, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: dangerous-secrets, moral-compass
Setting: Syria
Period: Contemporary
248 pages · Paperback · Edinburgh University Press
Content warnings: violence