Dust and Fury

historical fiction
ISBN 1-903953-25-1
by David Barnett
A dramatic family saga set in the desert state of Oman during the 1970s, when a bitter civil war divided this Arab nation

As well as having memorable characters and a gripping storyline, this epic historical novel provides a fascinating insight into the history of this thriving state in the Middle East...

A story of love, loyalty, bravery, betrayal and revenge with plenty of dramatic action and human interest, set aganst the recent history of the Arabian Sultanate of Oman.

Written by an author who spent many years living and working in the region, it is an epic tale featuring the struggles of two generations of an Omani family at the time of the Dhofar rebellion in the 1970s, which led to the establishment of the modern-day Sultanate and marked the start of the reign of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said, under whose leadership the nation has flourished and developed ever since.

Those familiar with this part of the Middle East will find the story particularly interesting, and for novices it will provide a fascinating insight into the culture and history of the area, whilst the gripping storyline is guaranteed to keep any reader entertained.

 

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details softback | 400 pages | 270,000 words
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