The World Unseen - by Shamim Sarif (Paperback)

About the Book

In 1950's South Africa, apartheid is just beginning, but nothing can stop two courageous women from falling in love.

Book Synopsis

In 1950's South Africa, a free-spirited cafe owner falls for a young wife and mother. Their unexpected attraction pushes them to question the cruel rules of a world that divides white from black and women from men, but a world that might just allow an unexpected love to survive.

From the Back Cover

In 1950's South Africa, free-spirited Amina has broken all the rules of her own conventional Indian community, and the new apartheid-led government, by running a café with Jacob her 'coloured' business partner. When she meets Miriam, a young wife and mother, their unexpected attraction pushes Miriam to question the rules that bind her and a chain of events is set in motion that changes both women forever. The World Unseen transports us to a vibrant, colourful world, a world that divides white from black and women from men, but one that might just allow an unexpected love to survive.

About the Author

British writer and director Shamim Sarif is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and feature film director. Works include the novels and films, I Can't Think Straight, The World Unseen, and Despite the Falling Snow. She is currently working on the novel and film project, The Artemis Protocol.