Paper Crusade Fatima MahmoudOn a wasted island in perpetual sun, the Father practices magic, laments his lost kingdom and commands a ragtag army of three: the passionate and damaged Daughter, the winged Spirit and an indigenous being known only as C. Behind their uniforms white suits and full face paper masks the soldiers seethe with rebellion. The arrival of the Boy, a hapless prince, and the Brother, the Fathers rival, unleashes desire, betrayal, insanity and revenge all of it
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Translated by Charlotte Coombe
Having taught Life & Creative Writing for many years at Goldsmiths’ College