When Kate Thomas travels to Saudi Arabia with her young son and daughter to join her architect husband who is already working there, she lands a teaching post in a dysfunctional private school for Muslim expatriates. Facing a battle against administrative lunacy and a dearth of teaching materials, Kate must rely on her ingenuity to educate her pupils. On top of all that, daily life in Saudi proves to be a steep learning curve where dangers appear from unforeseen quarters… An unexpected invitation to a Saudi wedding brings an intriguing insight into the local culture a new perspective on her surroundings. However, on a family expedition into the desert a powerful sandstorm strikes. The day turns to disaster as Kate’s small daughter is swept away and a frantic search ensues. Will the desert sand clear and return her to her family? — Note from Publisher: M S James travelled to Saudi Arabia in her 30s with her husband and children. She worked there as a teacher for five years, firstly in a private Islamic school and then at the British school. On her return to the UK she continued teaching, mainly music and art. She lives in Cambridge.

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