Someone Like Her
By Awais Khan

A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies convention for love, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and danger as she attempts to rebuild her life.and Stunning, shocking, compulsive reading … A breathtaking masterpiece'and Hazel Priorand Pacy, gripping and fast-moving … I literally could not put it down!'and Edel Coffeyand Rarely has a writer affected me so deeply.and Someone Like Herand is an epic story of love, power and extraordinary courage'and A.J. Westand --------------------and Multan, Pakistan. A conservative city where an unmarried woman over the age of twenty-five is considered a curse by her family.and Ayesha is twenty-seven. Independent and happily single, she has evaded an arranged marriage because of her family's reduced circumstances. When she catches the eye of powerful, wealthy Raza, it seems like the answer to her parents' prayers. But Ayesha is in love with someone else, and when she refuses to give up on him, Raza resorts to unthinkable revenge…and Ayesha travels to London to rebuild her life and there she meets Kamil, an emotionally damaged man who has demons of his own. They embark on a friendship that could mean salvation for both of them, but danger stalks Ayesha in London, too. With her life thrown into turmoil, she is forced to make a decision that could change her and everyone she loves forever.and Exquisitely written, populated by unforgettable characters and rich with poignant, powerful themes,and Someone Like Herand is a story of love and family, of corruption and calamity, of courage and hope … and one woman's determination to thwart convention and find peace, at whatever cost…and --------------------and Khan brings passion and a clear eye to this compelling story of female defiance in the face of corruption and violence. If you're a fan of Khaled Hosseini … this is for you'and Paul Watersand and A heart-rending and compelling story. Khan treats his characters with love and respect. I couldn't put it down'and Alice Clark-Plattsand Breaks your heart but then gradually heals it'and Mira V Shahand A dark and frightening story of corruption, oppression, possession and violence yet is beautifully and sensitively written by a brave, bold author'and Michael Woodand Tackles deep-rooted societal issues with brutal yet touching honesty'and A.A. Chaudhuriand An excellent storyteller'and Soniah Kamaland An epic story of love, abuse and revenge … an emotional rollercoaster as Awais Khan confronts societal injustices with unflinching honesty'and Eve Smithand Khan lays bare the trauma of women, relegated to second-class citizenship in this compelling tale of brutality and bravery. First-class writing'and Marion Toddand Tender and powerful … his best yet'and Sonia Veltonand Compelling, painful and defiant'and Elyse Johnand Arguably Khan's best work'and Pakistan Dailyand Kept me turning the pages late into the night'and Aliya Ali-Afzaland A gripping and emotive story of ambition, resilience and love'and Heleen Kistand Insightful storytelling'and Faiqa Mansaband Both timely and timeless'and Saba Karim Khan