2007, the media is awash with Islamic terrorist plots at home and abroad. Yet when 'devout atheist' Lisa shares a park bench with Salman, an Asian widower, and friend Scarlett, asks her to teach English to a group of Muslim ladies, she is disturbed to learn how little she knows about Muslims. What do they believe? How do they worship? How does it feel to be a Muslim in post-9/11 Britain? As they chat, Lisa has a sneaking suspicion she's seen Salman before. But where? No matter, the pair have soon embarked upon a warm and enriching, but ultimately doomed friendship. For Salman has a secret. Part 2 sees Lisa flee to a small village near Bath where, along with a wacky neighbour and the local vet, she becomes embroiled in a bitter conflict sparked by the purchase of the village shop by Asians. There is a provocative St George's Day quiz, a nocturnal assault on the shop by armed raiders and an explosive public debate on immigration. But will there be a super-duper happy ending with bells and bunting for Lisa?
- ISBN10 1471671631
- ISBN13 9781471671630
- Publish Date 19 June 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 August 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 355
- Language English