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In Helene Wecker’s debut, Chava, a golem animated by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinn made of fire, meet on the bustling streets of New York City. Amid the city’s melting‑pot culture, their bond grows, drawing them into a world where myth and history collide. A pivotal decision then forces them to re‑examine the nature of their existence and the weight of their fates.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Helene Wecker
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