by Rafik Schami · Salamandra · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788498382440
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«El secreto del calígrafo» is the historical and suspense novel by Rafik Schami, published by Salamandra in paperback (416 pages, in Spanish).
In post-independence Damascus, the disappearance of Nura, wife of the calligrapher Hamid Farsi, sparks rumours. Some believe she ran off with a lover; others, that Hamid's secret holds the key to the mystery. The novel portrays life in the old city through a network of characters.
Translated from German by Carlos Fortea, in the Salamandra Narrativa collection. The Spanish edition dates from 2009; the German original is titled Das Geheimnis des Kalligraphen.
A read for those seeking historical and suspense fiction in the Middle East, with intrigue and romance, for ages 16 and up.
Rafik Schami is a Syrian-German author, storyteller and critic.
