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Much Ado About Nada

'The contemporary take on Persuasion I've been waiting for' EMILY HENRY
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In Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin, the story follows Nada Syed as she navigates the complexities of love and identity within her South Asian community in Toronto. When she attends an annual Muslim convention, unexpected encounters with past acquaintances force her to confront unresolved emotions and the potential for new beginnings. The narrative is a delightful blend of romance, humour, and cultural dynamics that explores personal growth and the quest for happiness.
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Much Ado About Nada

A modern Muslim retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion. Heart-warming and hilarious, a story about what happens when two estranged former sweethearts get a second chance at love . . .

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Much Ado About Nada is the contemporary take on Persuasion that I've been waiting for. Jalaluddin expertly balances explorations of family, faith, and love in a smart and authentic way. I am such a fan. EMILY HENRY

Once they were sweethearts. Now they're strangers.

Worse than strangers—practically enemies.

But will a chance encounter offer Nada and Baz a second chance at love?

Nada Syed is stuck. At twenty-nine, she's living with her parents and mourning the failure of her start-up baby, which failed because of a double-crossing business partner.

Nada's best friend Haleema is determined to pry her from her shell—and what better place than at the giant annual Muslim conference? And did Haleema mention that Baz will be there?

What Haleema doesn't know is that Nada and Baz have a secret history. And in their chance encounter at the conference, that history comes hurtling at Nada, bringing a moment of reckoning. Will Nada find a way to let go of the past but hold onto her dreams?

'Warm, witty and utterly charming. I'll read anything Uzma Jalaluddin writes.' KATE QUINN

'Perfection! Uzma Jalaluddin is one of the best writers in romance today, and this gorgeous book proves it.' SARAH MACLEAN

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The novel is a contemporary retelling of Persuasion, praised for its engaging blend of romance and wit. Reviewers highlight Uzma Jalaluddin's skill in creating complex, relatable characters like Nada and Baz, whose dynamic relationship unfolds amidst family and cultural pressures. Critics laud the book for its romantic plot, humour, and exploration of themes like family and faith in a vibrant, Toronto setting. The novel has been described as warm, charming, and a brilliant adaptation of classic romantic elements into a modern context.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838959913

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Uzma Jalaluddin is the internationally bestselling author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On. A high school teacher, she has also written a regular column for the Toronto Star and contributed to The Atlantic. Her first novel was optioned for film by Pascal Pictures and her second novel was optioned for film by Kaling International and Amazon Studios. She lives in Toronto with her family.

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