As Rich as the King

Name: As Rich as the King
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782278900
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By Abigail Assor

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Summary

In As Rich as the King by Abigail Assor, a young woman in Morocco dreams of escaping her impoverished life by pursuing the wealthiest man she knows. Her ambition takes her into the world of luxury and power, where she must navigate complex social dynamics and moral dilemmas. As she strives to secure her future, the story explores themes of desire, class, and the pursuit of happiness.
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You might enjoy this story if you appreciate immersing yourself in settings where ambition and love intertwine in a vibrant, culturally rich backdrop. Set in 1990s Casablanca, it weaves a tale of societal contrasts and personal aspirations that toy with destiny and dreams. Readers who enjoy exploring the intricacies of class, desire, and personal ambition against a vibrant Moroccan setting may find this narrative particularly captivating.

As Rich as the King

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A coming of age tale and twisted love story, set amid the beaches, streets and mansions of Nineties Casablanca.

Sarah is poor, but at least she's French, which allows her to attend the city's elite high school for expatriates and wealthy locals. It's there that she first lays eyes on Driss. He's older, quiet, and not particularly good-looking—apart from his eyes, which are the green of thyme simmering in a tagine. Most importantly, he's rumoured to be the richest guy in the city. She decides she wants those eyes. And she wants a life like his.

But to get to Driss, she will have to cross the gaping divide that separates them and climb to the top of the city's society, from street corner merguez and frites to mansions overlooking the ocean.

Provocative, immersive, sensual, As Rich as the King is a twisted love story amidst the streets of Casablanca.

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As Rich as the King by Abigail Assor is praised for its vibrant and subversive storytelling, vividly depicting North African life. The novel’s heroine leaves a lasting impression, while the evocative writing captures the sensory details and intensity of Casablanca. Critics highlight Assor's distinctive voice and captivating, lyrical prose, describing the narrative as both astonishing and stunning.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278900

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Natasha Lehrer
Designed by Holly Ovenden
Designed by Holly Ovenden
Translated by Natasha Lehrer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Abigail Assor Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Abigail Assor was born in Casablanca in 1990. As Rich as the King is her debut novel. It won the Francoise Sagan Prize, the Bookstagram Prize and was shortlisted for the Goncourt Prize for Debut Novel in France, and is now being translated into 6 languages.