Helene Wecker is the author of the historical fantasy novel The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace. She blends Jewish and Middle Eastern mythology into stories set in turn-
The Golem and the Jinni
The Golem and the Jinni
Synopsis
In 1899 New York, a golem named Chava, brought to life by dark magic, and a jinni named Ahmad, freed from an ancient flask, find themselves adrift in a new world. These two mythical beings, far from their origins, form an unlikely friendship that blossoms into something more. Helene Wecker's debut is a magical blend of cultures and history, creating an unforgettable tale of connection and belonging.
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ChavaProtagonist
AhmadProtagonist
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Edition
The Golem and the JinniPaperback, Dec
512 pages
Harper PerennialISBN: 97800621108485 editions available
