Dust on the Paw [Paperback]

Robin Jenkins (Author), David Pratt (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1904598846 | ISBN-13: 978-1904598848

Abdul Wahab, an Afghan science teacher, is eagerly anticipating the arrival of his British fiancee, Laura Johnstone, in the capital of his home country. Having met while Abdul was a student at Manchester University, the couple are eager to settle down in Isban. However, Abdul is not the only one interested in Miss Johnstone's arrival. Prince Naim, one of the sons of the king, sees the marriage as a symbol of a successful union between East and West, and in his hurry to cement this union, promotes Abdul into a position of power he is far from ready for. Meanwhile, the employees at The British Embassy are in turmoil at this new arrival and all the disaster they are sure this mixed marriage will bring.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As a story-teller, Jenkins has few equals." -- Tribune

"Jenkins is quite simply a major contemporary writer." -- The Herald

About the Author

Robin Jenkins was born in 1912. He studied at Glasgow University and travelled and worked in Spain, Afghanistan and Borneo. He is the author of over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Fergus Lamont and The Cone Gatherers. In 2003 he was awarded a Saltire Award for Life-time Achievement. He died in 2005. David Pratt is Foreign Affairs Correspondent for the Sunday Herald.

Product Details

• Paperback: 454 pages
• Publisher: Polygon (August 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904598846
• ISBN-13: 978-1904598848
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,796,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)