River Spirit

Sudan-born, Scotland-based fiction writer, essayist and playwright Leila Aboulela is the author of numerous novels, including The Kindness of Enemies, The Translator, Minaret and Lyrics Alley. River Spirit, the newest book from this multiple award winner (Caine Prize, Scottish Book Awards, New York Times Notable Author), follows Akuany, an embattled young woman’s coming of age during the Mahdist War in 19th century Sudan. Historical fiction at its best.