Wasted Vigil, The

Key Features Shortlisted for the Warwick Prize for Writing Softly gleaming prose and the moral clarity of his concerns heralds a brave new voice Provides several insights into the happenings in the countryside of Afghanistan Exquisite new cover. Despite the political currency of his work, Nadeem Aslam is very much an artist. The visual element remains a strong and discernible influence in his work; every page holds a wealth of beauty, colour and detail. His three backlist books (Maps for Lost Lovers, Season of the Rainbirds, The Wasted Vigil) are the run-up to his much-awaited new novel The Blind Man's Garden slated for January 2013 About the Book: The Wasted Vigil The highly acclaimed novel from the author of Maps for Lost Lovers and Season of the Rainbirds. Marcus Caldwell, and English widower and Muslim convert, livesin an old perfume factory in the shadow of the Tora Bora mountainsin Afghanistan. Lara, a Russian woman, arrives at his home one dayin search of her brother, a Soviet soldier who disappeared in thearea many years previously, and who may have known Marcus'sdaughter. In the days that follow, further people arrive there,each seeking someone or something. The stories and histories that unfold, interweaving andoverlapping, span nearly a quarter of a century and tell of theterrible afflictions that have plagued Afghanistan-as well of thelove that can blossom during war and conflict. About the Author: Nadeem Aslam Nadeem Aslam is the author of the award-winning Maps for LostLovers (2012) and Season of the Rainbirds (1994). Born in Pakistan,he now lives in England. Reviews 'My favourite book of this-or any-year ..... A heartbreakingglimpse into the ravages of history ..... I can't recommend ithighly enough'- Tahmima Anam, New Statesman Books of the Year 'Stunning ..... The book is beautiful and brutal'- Mohammed Hanif, Independent 'A stark and uneasy brutality runs through this elegantlycrafted tale of latter-day Afghanistan .. .. Beautiful'- Guardian