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Born Under a Million Shadows tells the story of Fawad, an Afghan boy whose life is shattered by the loss of his father and brother, the abduction of his sister, and the struggle to survive in a city still shadowed by a past regime. Mariya, Fawad’s mother, finds work as a housekeeper for Georgie, a western woman who arrives in Kabul. Georgie becomes involved in a dangerous affair with Haji Khan, a well‑known Afghan warlord. As Fawad watches the complex relationship unfold, he learns that even powerful men can act compassionately, and that love can inspire unexpected generosity. Yet the hardships in Kabul persist, threatening to erase the one thing Fawad holds dear: his love for his country.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Andrea Busfield
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