{"product_id":"suleimas-ring-paperback","title":"Suleima's Ring - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRima Bali\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTimothy Gregory\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuleima's Ring\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just a novel; it's an exploration of life's intricate dance between love and contradiction, roots and aspirations, rebellion and compliance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnfolding across Aleppo and Toledo, it tells the interwoven stories of half Spanish, half Jewish photographer Lucas and Syrian protagonist Salma. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSwitching between multiple narrators, it explores the relationships between Salma and Shams al-Din--an Italian musician living in Aleppo with whom she is infatuated--along with Lucas, Lucas' girlfriend Lola, and his son. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBali skillfully navigates the complexities of relationships, traditions, and the ever-elusive concept of truth. The novel, born in the historic city of Toledo, Spain, carries the fragrance of Aleppo, inviting readers to wander through its ancient alleys and rest on the banks of the Tagus River. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe titular ring, at times held by various characters, alludes to the legendary ring of Solomon with its fabled magical powers. Although Salma, Lucas, and Shams al-Din are distinct personalities from contrasting backgrounds, they all share one thing: their love for Aleppo, the enthralling and afflicted city buried under the rubble of dreams and lost opportunities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuleima's Ring\u003c\/i\u003e navigates Salma's struggle between love and duty, past affluence, and a present marked by loss and conflict. The novel poses questions about Salma's heart's compass and her ultimate decision. Will she succumb to the sands of the past, or will she embrace the West's taut bowstring? Will Suleima's magic ring be enough to free the lost souls of Aleppo? Or will it take another Solomon to come to life and reassert his authority over the warring creatures who are left, if he can only find his lost ring? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuleima's Ring\u003c\/i\u003e draws the reader into an atmosphere permeated by Sufism, perfume, dreams, and passionate love, against the backdrop of the Syrian war.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRima Bali is an acclaimed Syrian writer, born in Aleppo in 1969. She studied at Aleppo University and managed an historic hotel in old Aleppo until the outbreak of the war in the city. She left Syria in 2015 and now resides in Madrid, Spain. Her published works include four novels: \u003ci\u003eMilagro\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning \"miracle\" in Spanish (2016), \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Sunflower\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003eSuleima's Ring\u003c\/i\u003e (2022); and \u003ci\u003eFlute in a Western Orchestra \u003c\/i\u003e(2023). \u003ci\u003eSuleima's Ring\u003c\/i\u003e, her first novel to be translated into English, was shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTimothy Gregory is an Arabic to English translator from Seattle, Washington. For more than twenty-five years, he has worked as a translator in both the public and the private sectors. His passion as a reader of novels of all kinds led him to pursue the shift to translating literature, leading to an MA in translation from the University of Illinois in 2018. His first three translated books are the \u003ci\u003eWarriors and Warlocks \u003c\/i\u003etrilogy by Dr. Monther Alkabbani.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.8 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757404074233,"sku":"9781623715519","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/5FTcEnaMxU9781623715519.webp?v=1785946471","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/suleimas-ring-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}