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The Bridges Of Constantine

Pages
305
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Khaled, a former revolutionary in the Algerian war of liberation has been in self-exile in Paris for two decades, disgusted by the corruption that now riddles the country he once fought for. He has become a celebrated painter, and at the opening of one of his exhibitions, Hayat, the daughter of his old revolutionary commander, unexpectedly re-enters Khaled's life. Hayat had been just a child when he last saw her, but she has now become a seductive young novelist.

About the author

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Ahlem Mosteghanemi

Ahlem Mosteghanemi writes compelling fiction, including Dhākirat al-jasad (Memory in the Flesh) and Chaos of the senses. Her books, like The Bridges Of Constantine, often explore love, memory, and the complexities of human experience.

Characters

KhaledProtagonist
HayatSupporting
All characters in The Bridges Of Constantine