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By Gibb Camilla
Camilla Gibb - 2007
Camilla Gibb's widely praised novel offers a poignant and atmospheric exploration beyond the stereotypes of Islam. Raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco after her parents' murder, Lilly embarks on a pilgrimage to Ethiopia. There, she teaches the Qur'an to children and finds love with an idealistic doctor. However, even in traditional attire, she is marked as an outsider. Forced to flee to England, Lilly must confront her identity and sense of belonging.