Ishmael's Oranges

by Claire Hajaj

Genres: General Fiction; Coming of Age; Cultural Heritage; Jewish Fiction; Literary Fiction; Historical Romance

Synopsis

It's April 1948, and war hangs over Jaffa. One minute, seven-year-old Salim is dreaming of taking his first harvest from the family's orange tree; the next he is swept away into a life of exile and rage. Seeking a new beginning in swinging 60s London, Salim falls in love with Jude. The only problem? Jude is Jewish. Ishmael's Oranges follows the story of two families spanning the crossroad events of modern times, and of the legacy of hatred their children inherit.

Release date: August 12, 2014

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Print pages: 336