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Set in contemporary Pakistan, "The Shadow Of The Crescent Moon" follows a family whose days are turned upside down by a sudden kidnapping. At the heart of the drama is a woman forced to confront harrowing choices that reshape her life and relationships. The novel weaves themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and the weight of decisions into a tense, emotionally charged narrative.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Fatima Bhutto
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