Water Thief

Nick, a young architect, volunteers abroad to atone for his father's death but is engulfed in a family conflict, violence, and fanaticism in a remote village on the edge of the Sahara. He must decide whether to take matters into his own hands or let fate run its course, which has life-changing consequences for them all.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 26 July 2018
\n Publisher: Oneworld Publications
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From the acclaimed author of Ishmaels Oranges comes a searing novel that delves into a profound moral conflict at its core. After the untimely passing of his father due to a heart attack, young architect Nick embarks on a transformative journey by volunteering abroad for a year. This decision serves as a last opportunity for him to prove his worth, seek redemption for past transgressions, and make a meaningful impact on the world. However, his adventure takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself in a remote village on the fringes of the Sahara Desert. There, he encounters a simmering family conflict, concealed violence, and dangerous fanaticism that threaten to engulf him. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, Nick's attraction to his hosts' lonely wife spirals into an illicit affair, shaking the foundations of their respective worlds. As a deadly drought descends upon the village, it presents Nick with an irrevocable choice: should he take matters into his own hands and confront the impending crisis, or allow fate to unfold its course? His decision holds profound consequences for himself, his hosts, and the entire community.

From the acclaimed author of Ishmaels Oranges comes a searing novel that delves into a profound moral conflict at its core. After the untimely passing of his father due to a heart attack, young architect Nick embarks on a transformative journey by volunteering abroad for a year. This decision serves as a last opportunity for him to prove his worth, seek redemption for past transgressions, and make a meaningful impact on the world. However, his adventure takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself in a remote village on the fringes of the Sahara Desert. There, he encounters a simmering family conflict, concealed violence, and dangerous fanaticism that threaten to engulf him. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, Nick's attraction to his hosts' lonely wife spirals into an illicit affair, shaking the foundations of their respective worlds. As a deadly drought descends upon the village, it presents Nick with an irrevocable choice: should he take matters into his own hands and confront the impending crisis, or allow fate to unfold its course? His decision holds profound consequences for himself, his hosts, and the entire community.

\n Weight: 544g\n
Dimension: 222 x 146 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786073945\n
Edition number: Hardback\n