Rahila’s Secrets

One woman’s quest for belonging. A lineage full of grief and complexity. Can she peel apart the daunting layers of history, mysticism, and truth?

Iraq, 2014. Zara is lost. After unearthing a long-hidden diary packed with her family’s secrets, she’s reeling from an identity and a past she can’t reconcile. And as the rise of ISIS sows fear and causes upheaval in Kurdistan, the born-and-raised Muslim seizes her newfound Jewish roots and heads for the precarious safety of Tel Aviv.

Prompted to reveal her heritage by her late grandmother and a magical black cat, Zara tentatively builds connections of love and friendship in a city that feels nothing like home. But though it seems she’s on the road to freedom, her inner self is plagued by doubt and shame.

Can she ever find a place where she truly belongs?

With this unflinching look at the intergenerational ripples caused by war and trauma, Judit Neurink draws from her own experiences as a Middle East correspondent to bring a visceral struggle to life. And as readers join Zara’s soul-touching journey, they’ll gain invaluable insights into the tapestry of peoples, religions, and emotions that make up this unique region.

Rahila’s Secrets is the gripping sequel to The Jewish Bride. If you like complicated heroines, heartfelt family sagas, and messy romances, then you’ll adore Judit Neurink’s stunning mix of fiction and reality.

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