{"title":"Zeina Sleiman","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Zeina Sleiman, an author renowned for weaving intricate tales of mystery and suspense. With her unique storytelling prowess, Zeina creates immersive narratives that transport readers to intriguing settings where secrets abound and characters come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her compelling book \u003cem\u003eWhere the Jasmine Blooms\u003c\/em\u003e, Sleiman takes readers on a thrilling journey through a plot thick with intrigue and unexpected twists. Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the human psyche, making them not only thrilling but also thought-provoking reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZeina's books have found a special place in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller category, as they brilliantly blend the elements of a gripping whodunit with the depth of well-explored character studies. Whether you're a seasoned mystery lover or a newcomer to the genre, Zeina Sleiman's books promise an engaging and unforgettable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"where-the-jasmine-blooms-by-zeina-sleiman-9781773637204","title":"Where the Jasmine Blooms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYasmine enters Lebanon escaping a messy divorce and seeking the family, culture, and connection that her Palestinian mother hid during their life in Toronto. It's 2006, and she's meeting her cousin Reem for the first time after connecting over social media. Reem teaches Arabic and lives in a refugee camp with her mother and sister. Her brother Ahmed lived there too until he went to Syria for work and then disappeared. When Yasmine receives a package of mysterious letters suggesting her father might still be alive, the cousins embark on a discovery of political secrets no one in the family wants them to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplicating her questions about identity, belonging, and healing even further, Yasmine runs into Ziyad — an old flame who's incidentally taking Reem's class. Though the cousins' lives could not be more different, Yasmine and Reem must learn from each other as they navigate abusive relationships, grief, displacement, and war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet amid the arid glamour of Lebanon's beaches and urban landscapes, \u003cem\u003eWhere the Jasmine Blooms\u003c\/em\u003e is at once a political historical thriller and a Muslim feminist love story. Turn-of-the-century Arab politics feature prominently, echoing loudly even twenty years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072973029612,"sku":"9781773637204","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13330033482819.jpg?v=1765134906"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/zeina-sleiman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}