Release announced by ICARABE

A finalist for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2013, Ave Maria is a novel that delves into the life of a Chaldean Christian family in Baghdad, highlighting the impact of wars and persecution against minorities in Iraq.

The story takes place over a single day and presents the contrasting points of view of Yussef, an elderly man clinging to nostalgia for the past, and Maha, a young woman deeply marked by pain and resentment. The two characters relive personal and collective memories, revealing family traumas and the complexity of their identities amid political and sectarian violence.

Translated by Jemima Alves, published by Editora Tabla.