The Holy Woman Explained

The Holy Woman
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Genre:Novel
Publisher:Arcadia Books
Release Date:2001
Media Type:Print (paperback)

The Holy Woman is an English language novel by Pakistani-British novelist Qaisra Shahraz first published in 2001 and is the debut novel of the author. The novel deals with the themes of the deeply rooted issues of a Pakistani society such as women rights, feudalism and feminism. Set in contemporary Pakistan (Sindh), London and Egypt, the story revolves around a 28-years old brave, bold and beautiful Zarri Bano, the daughter of a wealthy landowner who stands against the injustice and shows resilience.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: www.voj.news. Tayyaba Saharoof. 2018-12-25. Why Qaisra Shahraz's "The Holy Woman" is a must read for all. 16 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216193520/https://www.voj.news/why-qaisra-shahrazs-the-holy-woman-is-a-must-read-for-all/. live.
  2. Web site: Deccan Chronicle. 25 June 2017. Book Review ' The Holy Woman: A feminist, 'conditions applied'..'. 16 February 2022. 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217010600/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/lifestyle/books-and-art/250617/book-review-the-holy-woman-a-feminist-conditions-applied.html. live.
  3. Web site: dawn.com. Sanam Zeb. 24 April 2016. 17 February 2022. Real people in my books — Qaisra Shahraz. 16 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216233941/https://www.dawn.com/news/1254116. live.

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