A Thousand Splendid Suns – Khaled Hosseini

From the author of The Kite Runner comes one of the most moving novels of the century. Spanning three turbulent decades in Afghanistan, A Thousand Splendid Suns follows Mariam and Laila, two women born a generation apart whose lives are brought together by war, loss and circumstance. What begins in suspicion grows into a bond of fierce loyalty, and a friendship that will change both their fates.

Rated 4.46 on Goodreads by over 1.8 million readers, it's a book people call heartbreaking, powerful and unforgettable, with Mariam and Laila's story staying with them long after the final page. Fair warning, it doesn't hold back, and some readers find the tragedy hard going. Keep the tissues close.

Perfect for readers who love

• Emotional literary fiction that will make you cry
• Female friendship and resilience
• Mother-daughter dynamics
• Historical fiction set in Afghanistan
• Stories of sacrifice, love and survival

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A trade paperback (2007) in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.