The Groom to Have Been

Fiction & Literature, Cultural Heritage, Literary, Romance, Contemporary
Cover of the book The Groom to Have Been by Saher Alam, Random House Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Saher Alam ISBN: 9780385527002
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication: July 1, 2008
Imprint: Spiegel & Grau Language: English
Author: Saher Alam
ISBN: 9780385527002
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication: July 1, 2008
Imprint: Spiegel & Grau
Language: English

A love story inspired by The Age of Innocence, about a young man and woman thwarted by tradition and the fears of a world suddenly defined by tragedy

Just as Nasr, a young man with a vibrant professional and social life in New York, begins to prepare for the arranged marriage he hopes will appease his Indian Muslim family and assure him a union as happy as his parents’, he starts to suspect that his true love has been within his reach his entire life. Nasr has known Jameela since they were children, and for nearly that long she has flouted the traditions her community holds dear. But now the rebellion that always made her seem dangerous suddenly makes him wonder if she might be his perfect match. Feeling increasingly trapped as his wedding date approaches, Nasr contemplates a drastic escape, but in the wake of 9/11, new fears and old prejudices threaten to stand between him and the promise of happiness. Current in its political themes and classic in its treatment of doomed love, The Groom to Have Been is a graceful and emotionally charged debut.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A love story inspired by The Age of Innocence, about a young man and woman thwarted by tradition and the fears of a world suddenly defined by tragedy

Just as Nasr, a young man with a vibrant professional and social life in New York, begins to prepare for the arranged marriage he hopes will appease his Indian Muslim family and assure him a union as happy as his parents’, he starts to suspect that his true love has been within his reach his entire life. Nasr has known Jameela since they were children, and for nearly that long she has flouted the traditions her community holds dear. But now the rebellion that always made her seem dangerous suddenly makes him wonder if she might be his perfect match. Feeling increasingly trapped as his wedding date approaches, Nasr contemplates a drastic escape, but in the wake of 9/11, new fears and old prejudices threaten to stand between him and the promise of happiness. Current in its political themes and classic in its treatment of doomed love, The Groom to Have Been is a graceful and emotionally charged debut.

More books from Random House Publishing Group

Cover of the book Centaur Aisle by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Knight of the Demon Queen by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Fathers & Sons & Sports by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Play to Win by Saher Alam
Cover of the book MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Weapons of Choice by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Chasing a Legend by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Innocent Traitor by Saher Alam
Cover of the book The Post Office Lady with the Dragon Tattoo by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Prague by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Razor's Edge: Star Wars Legends by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Take This Bread by Saher Alam
Cover of the book Maybe a Miracle by Saher Alam
Cover of the book A Gentleman's Game by Saher Alam
Cover of the book The Poems by Saher Alam
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy