The Country of Others
(Author) Leila Slimani'A panoramic, ambitious tale.' The Times 'Exceptional.' Salman Rushdie 'Powerful.' Christine Mangan 'Captivating.' Elle From the internationally bestselling author of Lullaby, The Country of Others is perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante, Tracy Chevalier, and Maggie O'Farrell. 1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco. But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer's wife - with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings. Suffocated by the heat, by her loneliness on the farm and by the mistrust she inspires as a foreigner, Mathilde grows increasingly restless. As Morocco's struggle for independence intensifies, Mathilde and her husband find themselves caught in the crossfire.
Leila Slimani
Leila Slimani is a Moroccan-French author known for her novel "The Perfect Nanny," which explores themes of motherhood and class. Her writing style is characterized by its bold and unflinching portrayal of societal taboos. Slimani's work challenges conventions and sheds light on complex human relationships with depth and nuance.
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