The Consequences of Love by Sulaiman Addonia. This is a first novel by the author. Naser was born in Eritrea and taken to Jeddah by his uncle to escape the ravages of war. Life in Saudi Arabia was so different, growing up under the strong influences of the Islam and the fear of the Religious Police. Men were free to come and go as they pleased and women were but shadows, hidden away and treated like chattels. A world of black and white. This is a story of how Naser found love. Whilst sitting under a tree a shadow dropped a note at his feet. Would love conquer all, or would the two be torn apart before they could ever meet face to face.

This is a moving tale giving deep insight into the trials of living in such a strict regime.