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Two Afghan women and their struggle for freedom - an unforgettable story. Under the strict regime of the Taliban, Rahima and her four sisters are not allowed to go to school or play in the streets. Lacking a son, their parents decide to make Rahima a Bacha Posh, a girl in boys' clothing. From then on, she is treated like a son and enjoys an unexpected freedom - until she is married off at thirteen to a powerful warlord. Only the stories of her ancestor Shekiba, who once disguised herself as a man to rise to the position of guardian of the royal harem, give Rahima courage. "An epic, captivating debut novel in which Nadia Hashimi weaves together two equally compelling stories." Booklist "Nadia Hashimi has drawn on her Afghan roots to create a deeply moving and beautiful family story.".