Voices of the Desert Author:Nelida Pinon From Nélida Piñon, one of Brazil’s most beloved writers, comes a sumptuous retelling of the tale of Scheherazade that illuminates her character as never before. Set in the royal court of 13th-century Baghdad, Voices of the Desert follows Scheherazade as she tries to stop the Caliph’s practice of marrying a different virgin each night and executi... more »ng her at dawn by offering to be the next bride. What follows is the stuff of legends as each night she weaves tales so enchanting, the Caliph has no choice but to prolong her life to hear how her stories end.
Told from Scheherazade’s perspective, this novel lets us experience her story anew, as a sensual tale of desire and intrigue…and a haunting meditation on the quiet power of women.« less