This novel starts with the shocking treatment of Yasmina, a
young Afghan widow, who is stolen to repay her Uncle’s debt. Her rescue begins
the story of five women who are linked by the coffee shop in Kabul, but are
bound forever by their experiences of love in a country where women struggle
daily. The author’s story is also
intriguing and inspires this work of fiction. Post 9/11 Deborah begs to be
allowed to go to Afghanistan with a group of Doctors to help the people. The trouble
was Deborah was a hairdresser. She later opened a Beauty School in Kabul, where
women were given skills and a place of friendship. The women that Deborah met
and their stories inspired this novel where friendship disregards danger.
Busy Chick’s highlight – Yasmina finally sees herself
as a person of worth, both with her
sewing and in finding a man who can love her.
