Description
A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice for a new generation, Ayesha Shamsi balances life as a poet and teacher while repaying her wealthy uncle. Living with her lively Muslim family, she faces constant reminders that her flighty younger cousin, Hafsa, is nearing her hundredth marriage proposal. Although Ayesha is lonely, she resists the idea of an arranged marriage. Enter Khalid, a smart and handsome man with a conservative perspective that irritates Ayesha. When a surprise engagement between Khalid and Hafsa is announced, Ayesha is torn between her feelings for the straightforward Khalid and unsettling gossip about his family. As she investigates the rumors, she must confront not only what she learns about Khalid but also the truth about herself.
