Sorry it’s a Girl

by A.A Khan

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Pub Date 28 Jun 2020 | Archive Date 8 Dec 2020

Matador

General Fiction (Adult) | Romance | Women's Fiction

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Description

Lahore, 2018: In a city teeming with gossip and rumours, where the spoken word is as sharp as a whip, five women lead extraordinary lives.

Born into wealth and opulence, Maya and Arzoo are best friends, achieving everything that is expected of them, from top grades to entry into the exclusive Ivy League schools. Gliding through Lahore’s glittering soirees, Ariyana is the picture of perfection. Charming Laila is married to a business tycoon, living a life of luxury that others could only dream of. But life is rarely perfect…

In this world where image is everything and tradition prevails, these women struggle to negotiate friendships, family and society’s expectations. Beneath the designer clothes lie hidden scars and secrets that cannot be told. And in amongst it all, love blooms.

Lahore, 2018: In a city teeming with gossip and rumours, where the spoken word is as sharp as a whip, five women lead extraordinary lives.

Born into wealth and opulence, Maya and Arzoo are best...

A Note From the Publisher

A.A Khan wrote Sorry it’s a Girl when she was pursuing her studies abroad and was thrown in to some unpredictable and life-changing challenges. The book became a breathing space for Khan, and a way to understand the complexities of her surroundings and her situation. The book in more ways than one helped Khan navigate the social fabric of society while carving out her own future. Currently, Khan is a successful entrepreneur, business owner and family woman happily residing in Pakistan.

Advance Praise

A bright new voice from Pakistan, A.A. Khan does an exemplary job navigating the lives of the privileged in Pakistan. The book is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time and speaks of taboo, heartbreak, love and loss. A riveting debut that is sure to make waves, Sorry, it's a Girl is a contemporary look at Pakistan and how life can rarely be perfect. Don't miss this one! - Amazon review