The Holy Woman
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| Author | Qaisra Shahraz |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Arcadia Books |
Publication date | 2001 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
The Holy Woman is an English language novel by Pakistani-British novelist Qaisra Shahraz first published in 2001 and is the debut novel of the author. The novel deals with the themes of the deeply rooted issues of a Pakistani society such as women rights, feudalism and feminism. Set in contemporary Pakistan (Sindh), London and Egypt, the story revolves around a 28-years old brave, bold and beautiful Zarri Bano, the daughter of a wealthy landowner who stands against the injustice and shows resilience.[1][2][3]
