'Suleiman the Artist' tells the compelling story of three terrified young people fleeing their homeland, where there is a violent civil war. But one of them, unwittingly, carries a terrible secret. Suleiman, a neglected boy who has never known love; Layla, the spoilt young daughter of a murdered musician and Ahmed, a friendless bully, are all desperate to reach England where, they believe, they will be safe. Firstly, they must endure a dangerous journey to avoid fierce fighting and heavily armed border guards, and they must pay people smugglers to cross the sea on overcrowded, unsound dinghies. But can they reach the safety, and the happiness, they so desperately long for?
About the AuthorCarol Shimell-Haines has written many short stories; this is her first novel. Carol was born in England but moved to France with her family at the age of thirteen, where she remained for nearly thirty years. Carol worked in Paris for several years, married and has two children. Later, after moving back to England, she worked for various international companies using her language skills. Carol is now remarried and lives in Devon.
Book InformationISBN 9781915494924
Author Carol Shimell-HainesFormat Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint The Conrad PressPublisher The Conrad Press
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm