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The Cairo Bridal Shop

''Illuminating, compelling and affecting. I loved it.' Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of Mad Mabel

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The Cairo Bridal Shop

By: Tess Woods
Narrated by: Kristy Best, Lucia Mastrantone, Safia Arain, Tess Woods, Violette Ayad
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Summary
 Find the dress of your dreams, then run for your life.


Nestled at the bustling foot of the pyramids lies the iconic Albi Bridal Shop, where three sisters are about to break the shackles of tradition to fight for their futures.

When Mariam Albi was tragically killed, the responsibility of running the business was thrust upon eldest daughter, Sarah. Bound to the dress shop and to the demands of her husband and his spiteful mother, Sarah finds herself trapped with nowhere to turn.

Political journalist Aya is writing the story of her career while on the cusp of a thrilling new relationship with Australian-raised journalist, Gamal. When Gamal is arrested on suspicion of treason, Aya risks her life to follow her heart.

University student Lola, the youngest of the Albi girls, is finding her place in the world while masking her true identity. But her secret is exposed, putting her life in grave danger as she faces losing everything and everyone she loves.

Inspired by the stories of the ancient pharaoh queens before them, the Albi sisters must harness their inner strength to survive - for in Egypt, history runs deep but blood runs deeper.

'Tess is an artist, she creates pictures with her words.' - Australian Women's Weekly

'Woods is a natural storyteller.Her characters are as well drawn as Melina Marchetta's and Maeve Binchy's.' Writing WA Middle East Heartfelt Africa Pharaoh
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Had no idea what to expect from this before I started, but it had been recommended so I gave it a go. I loved every bit of it - the story, the characters, the voices/narrators. The way it is written made it clear just how the same young women are all across the world.

Loved every bit of it

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Excellent story line. loved the characters and hownit was intertwined between ancient Egypt, modern day, fiction, real events and women's challenges. Reminded me of my many happy memories of Egypt, Heliopolis and Zamalek as well.as all thw wonder Egyptian food dishes.

loved this book

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A lovely multi-layered story about 3 independent minded sisters who all faced their own challenges in a country where women are discriminated against and held in low regard. I loved the way the story revolved around the family while touching on the history of Egypt

Sweet story

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