Cairo in White

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Cairo from 1986 through the Arab Spring, this story follows Zahra, a closeted Egyptian teen navigating her secret relationship and societal pressures, and her American daughter Aisha, who arrives in Egypt seeking her roots. As their lives intertwine across generations, they confront issues of love, faith, identity, and the search for belonging in a changing world. The novel explores complex personal and cultural dynamics with an engaging, spoiler-free perspective.