Sweetness in the Belly
Author: Camilla Gibb
Set in Ethiopia and South London, this is the story of a young white Englishwoman raised as a Muslim, in a remarkable and moving examination of race, religion and identity in today’s world. Previous novels by the author include ‘Mouthing the Words’ and ‘The Petty Details of So-and-So’s Life’…..Read More
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