Edgware Road

Edgware Road is a novel about Khalid Quraishi, who feels like one of the lucky ones, but also likes to gamble. When he dies in an alleged accident, his daughter Alia Quraishi travels to Pakistan to find answers. The novel is elegant and moving, and is poised to be one of the debuts of the season.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Edgware Road is a captivating and complex novel that explores the themes of identity, family, and immigration. Set in the bustling streets of London's Edgware Road, the story follows Khalid Quraishi, a Pakistani immigrant who has made a successful career in the West End. Khalid's life is a mix of glamour and danger, as he works as a casino dealer by night and spends time with his beautiful wife and daughter by day. However, Khalid's life takes a turn when he discovers a mysterious package containing a letter and a key. The letter is addressed to his father, who died in an alleged accident, and the key unlocks a safe deposit box in Karachi. Khalid's journey to Pakistan to find his father's past and uncover the truth about his death is a thrilling and emotional one. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including his father's former business partner, a mysterious woman named Alia, and a young boy named Ali. Khalid's search for answers leads him to confront his own past and the secrets that have been kept from him. He discovers that his father was not the man he thought he was and that his family's history is more complicated than he ever imagined. Edgware Road is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of London's diverse and vibrant culture. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns. The novel explores the themes of identity, family, and immigration in a way that is both poignant and thought-provoking. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in these topics.
Edgware Road is a captivating and complex novel that explores the themes of identity, family, and immigration. Set in the bustling streets of London's Edgware Road, the story follows Khalid Quraishi, a Pakistani immigrant who has made a successful career in the West End. Khalid's life is a mix of glamour and danger, as he works as a casino dealer by night and spends time with his beautiful wife and daughter by day. However, Khalid's life takes a turn when he discovers a mysterious package containing a letter and a key. The letter is addressed to his father, who died in an alleged accident, and the key unlocks a safe deposit box in Karachi. Khalid's journey to Pakistan to find his father's past and uncover the truth about his death is a thrilling and emotional one. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including his father's former business partner, a mysterious woman named Alia, and a young boy named Ali. Khalid's search for answers leads him to confront his own past and the secrets that have been kept from him. He discovers that his father was not the man he thought he was and that his family's history is more complicated than he ever imagined. Edgware Road is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of London's diverse and vibrant culture. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns. The novel explores the themes of identity, family, and immigration in a way that is both poignant and thought-provoking. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in these topics.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801107365