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Book Synopsis: At a language school on the Pacific Ocean, 18-year-old Sylvia falls in love with a devastating young Saudi man named Malik. After obtaining two college degrees and marrying Malik, she accompanies him to his five-thousand-year-old city, Jeddah, situated by the Red Sea. She meets Malik's mother and grandmother, both of whom married when they were children of 11 or 12. In Jeddah, Sylvia loses all rights: to work with pay, to walk on the street or to have a telephone. Her college degrees are valueless in the eyes of the Saudi government. When she gives her husband money to buy a piece of land, the deed is in his name and she is barred inheritance. Duped into working at King Abdul Aziz University, she is refused a salary. Love struggles in this magical world of the seen and the unseen, where jinn and angels are as palpable as the sand of the desert. Sylvia merges into a coterie of Western women married to Saudis, all of whom rely on their hearts and wits to keep an even keel. The author tells not just her own story, but those of her friends as well as of Saudi women she came to love as fiercely as her own blood relatives. Here is a tale of the passionate human heart and the choices some women make to follow it.
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Experience the captivating journey of love and sacrifice with "The Red Sea Bride." Follow the remarkable story of Sylvia, an adventurous young woman who finds herself enamored by Malik, a charismatic Saudi man. This heartwarming tale transports readers from a language school on the Pacific Ocean to the historic city of Jeddah, nestled by the enchanting Red Sea.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia as Sylvia grapples with the complexities of her newfound life. Witness her unwavering determination as she confronts the challenges of marriage, cultural differences, and societal norms. Sylvia's struggle for independence in a country where her rights are stripped away is both inspiring and eye-opening.
The author takes us on a poignant exploration of friendship and love, introducing a courageous group of Western women who have also found themselves married to Saudis. They form an unbreakable bond, relying on their hearts and resilience to navigate the uncharted waters of their new lives. Discover the inseparable ties that bind them, as fierce as the desert wind and as unwavering as their love.
Prepare to be transported to a world where magic and reality intersect. Delve into a land where spirits like jinn and angels roam, their presence as tangible as the grains of sand beneath your feet. With each turn of the page, "The Red Sea Bride" will captivate your imagination and leave you yearning for more.
Unravel the secrets of forbidden love and the power of one woman's choices in "The Red Sea Bride." Don't miss out on this remarkable tale that will grip your heart and linger in your thoughts. Join Sylvia on her incredible journey by getting your copy today.
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