THAT OTHER ME

 

From the #1 bestselling author of The Sand Fish comes Maha Gargash's second novel, set in mid-1990s Dubai and Cairo. It follows three members of an Emirati family as they are consumed by secrets and betrayals. Majed, the patriarch, is proud of his success in Emirati society, even though he obtained his wealth by taking advantage of his brother and denying his niece, Mariam, her rights. But as his control slips away, he must also confront the rebellious Mariam and her sister, Dalal, who is determined to become a famous singer despite her father's disapproval. With a glimpse into the little-known Khaleeji culture, That Other Me reveals the devastating effects of social expectations on one family.