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An interpreter arrives in The Hague to escape from New York and work at the International Court. A woman with many languages and identities, she ultimately seeks a place she can call home.

She faces personal dramas. Her beloved, Adrian, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage. Her friend, Yana, witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime that grips her and drives her to befriend the victim's sister.

Additionally, she becomes involved in an explosive political controversy when she is asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes. Suddenly, she finds herself on the brink of crisis, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to devour her dreams, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life.

One of Barack Obama's favorite reads of 2021. One of the New York Times Top 10 books of 2021.

‘One of my favorite novels of recent years’ - Caleb Azumah Nelson

‘Exquisite’ - Elif Shafak

‘Supercharged with tension and power’ - Avni Doshi

‘Simply stunning’ - Brandon Taylor

‘Glorious’ - Raven Leilani

Pages: 240, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm