Desert Flower, by Zohra Saeed
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A Short Story - Love blooms in 1930s Bahrain... “His deep voice was soft as the waters in the bay on a summer night and his words were the most magical I had ever heard. They sent a thrill racing through my body like a hundred tiny Arab horses galloping down my spine. I closed my eyes with an effort to shut out his face, then opened them again, the tension of his loving words made me want to touch his lips and trace the soft bow of his mouth…” * * * 1930s Bahrain, oil has just been discovered in the Middle East and Andrew MacInnis from Canada has come to work there. Andrew visits a Bahraini carpet merchant, who does not speak English. The merchant calls for his daughter, Noor, to act as interpreter. Noor is a devout Muslim and as such must not expose her face to men outside of her immediate family. She acts as translator for her father and although he never leaves the two alone, under his very nose, Andrew and Noor get to know each other and fall desperately in love. The lovers secretly plot to run away but the risks are terrible. Noor’s father may send members of the family to hunt them down and kill them. Do they escape? Will Noor have the nerve to follow Andrew’s plan or will centuries of a formidable culture and Noor’s upbringing prevent these two young lovers from following their hearts?
Desert Flower, by Zohra Saeed- Amazon Sales Rank: #1317626 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-07
- Released on: 2015-03-07
- Format: Kindle eBook
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Delightful "forbidden romance" written beautifully By thea1710@aol.com I was sent a review file of "Desert Flower" and found the story delightful.Review of Desert Flower by Zohra Saeed.I loved this story. From the opening paragraph it gripped my imagination by its beautiful language and the evocative description of the heat of the desert rang so true.The story painted a picture of Bahrain in the 1930s when harsh laws were still applied, but the kindness and love within a family unit was strong and palpable, in contrast to the barren, external environment.A young Muslim girl falls in love with a white, Christian man. She believes that their love is impossible due to the stark differences in their cultures and beliefs.The story depicts a very sensuous love affair which is conducted via words and exchanged glances. There are no touches or embraces, no kisses. He does not even see her face except for a momentary accidental glimpse at their first meeting.The author has an exceptional talent for depicting such a deep, emotional and passionate love with just the medium of words and imagination. It is far more erotic than any explicit sex scene could ever be.I do not want to spoil the ending, so will say no more, except to highly recommend this book, and ask you to remember the author's name. I believe she has a talent that deserves to lead her to become one of the country's top authors.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good Romantic Read By rhoda Can love flourish between an Arab Muslim girl and a Christian White man? This is the theme of Zohra Saeed's short romantic novel set in the tiny island-state of Bahrain near Saudi Arabia in the 1930's. She paints an authentic picture of the Middle-Eastern Arab culture and its influence on the dreams and aspirations of Noor who unexpectedly meets and falls in love with Andrew, a visiting Canadian.The comparison with the cactus flower which blooms in the harsh and forbidding desert wastelands cleverly highlights the title of the novel. The story flows well. I liked the local references which are nicely interwoven in the first-person narrative: Moroccan baths to make the skin as silken as the Persian carpets sold by Noor's father. Socializing over tiny cups of Gahwa, the thick, rich Arab coffee. Mule carts carrying the Abaya-covered girl who romances Andrew with her expressive eyes. What didn't ring true is the ending. Without spilling the beans, I can only say that the father's final decision is totally out of character.In conclusion, an interesting fact unrelated to the novel: the author was born in India and has spent considerable time there.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book. By cynthia I loved this book. I smiled I cried it was so real. I've lived in Bahrain for fourteen years and the book took me back there in a flash. I could almost smell it. It was so well written, the words just flowed from the pages. I couldnt put it down and was sorry when it was finished. I wanted more! I do hope there is a sequel coming soon. I've read it twice and I'm sure I'll read it again and any other books this author writes.
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