Despite The Falling Snow
         "Shamim Sarif's intense and elegant first novel drew on her South African roots. This one shows that her cultural compass can stretch even wider without dulling the delicacy of her gaz ..Highly readable."       --The Independent    A compelling read, flicking expertly between the tragic present and tumultuous past ...Haunting at times, Shamim's elegant prose weaves a poignant tale indeed."      --Crush Books  An intriguing story of love, betrayal, anguish and despair . . . Shamim Sarif brings her characters to life with a delicacy of touch evocative of the intensity of their passions. An enthralling read."      --Daily Dispatch"This story is, quite literally, breathtaking."--The Good Book Guide  Explores love and tragic loss with the pace of a thriller and a style that is gentle and flowing,a hypnotic combination that eases between the US and 1950s Moscow. .  A pure delight, highly recommended.--The Bookseller--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.