"Finding Nouf," a debut novel by Zoe Ferraris, is a gripping mystery. A 16-year-old girl who disappeared into the desert three days before her marriage has been found dead, several weeks pregnant. The mystery of her disappearance is unveiled by an unlikely duo - a desert guide and a female medical examiner. In Saudi Arabia this borders on scandalous, and their relationship offers a fascinating glimpse inside the domestic world of men and women there.
Much more than just a mystery, this story appeals on several levels. Men and women alike will be fascinated by the personal lives of Saudi Arabia’s super-rich and to learn how devout modern Saudis struggle to keep tradition while living in a contemporary society.
