Faten’s happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end when her father arranges for her to work as a servant for a wealthy Beirut couple with two spoiled daughters. What does a bright, ambitious seventeen-year-old do when she is suddenly deprived of her friends, family, education and freedom?
"In war-torn Beirut, a teenaged girl searches for a way out of a life of servitude. Stubborn, impulsive, and full of longing, Faten struggles to keep her dreams in sight. But for her, an education, independence, and love come at a price--one that involves secrecy, lies, and huge risk"--Dust jacket back.
"…compelling… Fans of literary and historical fiction will be drawn to this rich portrayal of the challenges faced and opportunities forged by brave young women in patriarchal, war-torn Lebanon." — Kirkus Reviews
"The contemporary story is sure to grab readers with its depiction of personal struggles behind the news images of turmoil." — Booklist
"[Faten’s story] will draw in young readers preoccupied with society, challenging parents and their own fears." — The New York Times
