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The first book by a female Omani author to be translated into English, Alharthi's eloquent tale garnered the first Man Booker International Prize for a book originally written in Arabic. Marilyn Booth shares the prize for her translation, and Laurence Bouvard's expressive narration accentuates the lyricism of the text, infused throughout with poetry and proverbs. Amid rapid societal change—slavery in Oman was abolished in 1970—a privileged Omani family seeks brides for three d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More