Theft

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A gripping tale set in postcolonial East Africa, following the lives of three young people as they navigate friendship, love, and betrayal. The story centers on Badar, whose life changes dramatically after a false accusation forces him from the home he cherishes.

An evocative coming-of-age story exploring deep bonds and challenging circumstances in East Africa.

From Abdulrazak Gurnah, the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature winner hailed as 'a maestro' by the Guardian, comes a beautifully crafted narrative. Badar's journey begins at fifteen when he arrives at Mistress's grand house in Dar es Salaam. Quickly adapting, he forms a close friendship with Karim, the young man of the house. However, a wrongful accusation leads to Badar's exile to a dilapidated hotel on Zanzibar's coast, where he must forge a new path.

When Karim visits Badar in his new surroundings, their friendship faces powerful temptations that push their bond to its limits. This poignant story captures the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal with remarkable storytelling finesse.

Recognized as a Time Book of the Year 2025 and shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Awards 2026 in Fiction With A Sense of Place, this novel has also been spotlighted by the Guardian, Observer, Irish Times, and BBC as a must-read for 2025.

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