Shadows in the Sun

Twenty-one-year old Mayuri is afraid. For the second time she has disgraced her husband and failed to give birth to a male heir. To make matters worse this time she had twin girls. Her mother-in-law is outraged at her failure and takes action. . Events escalate and Mayuri is forced to flee with her four year old daughter Rajani who witnesses her mothers plight from her hiding place. . When her husband catches up to her a deadly confrontation takes place which compels Mayuri to lie and reinvent her past. She faces unexpected challenges and adapts to a new religion and culture. . When all her lies unravel Mayuri pays a heavy price. But eventually mother and daughter have to deal with the truth and its consequences. . Rukhsana Hasibs beautifully written and passionate account of life in our world where so many cultures and religions are in conflict is like a brilliant ray of sunshine; it illuminates as it elevates. Above all it is a reaffirmation of the beauty and courage of the human spirit.. - Professor Akbar Ahmend. Ibu Khaldun chair of Islamic studies. American University Washington DC