{"product_id":"the-translator-ebook","title":"The Translator","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tender, poetic and deeply moving story of love, faith and belonging — a modern classic from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed novelists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeila Aboulela’s debut novel explores the quiet, transformative power of connection across cultures, languages and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Translator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a quiet, luminous novel about love — both human and divine — and the ways in which grief, faith and cultural difference shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSammar, a young Sudanese widow working as an Arabic translator at a British university, is adrift. Isolated by the sudden death of her husband and separated from her young son, she moves through life in a state of emotional suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything begins to shift when she meets Rae, a Scottish academic whose world seems utterly different from her own. As their connection deepens, Sammar must navigate the complexities of faith, identity and longing — and decide whether she can open herself to love again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with grace, restraint and emotional clarity, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Translator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully observed story of cross‑cultural intimacy and spiritual searching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Aboulela is a wonderfully poetic writer… It is a pleasure to read a novel so full of feeling and yet so serene.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— The Guardian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A serene, poetic and emotionally resonant novel about love, faith and belonging.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully written love story\u003c\/strong\u003e that bridges cultures, languages and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, powerful emotional depth\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of Scotland’s most celebrated literary voices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplores grief, faith and identity\u003c\/strong\u003e with nuance and compassion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of literary fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e and cross‑cultural narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Polygon modern classic\u003c\/strong\u003e that continues to resonate with readers worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeila Aboulela\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Khartoum and moved to the UK in her twenties to study at the London School of Economics. While living in Aberdeen, she began writing about her home city and the experiences of Muslim women navigating life between cultures. She is the author of several acclaimed novels, including \u003cem\u003eThe Translator\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMinaret\u003c\/em\u003e, and is widely recognised for her lyrical prose and nuanced storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 September 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780857907196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction \/ Literary Fiction \/ Ebook Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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