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The Bird King is a captivating tale of friendship, love, and freedom set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition.

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Willow Wilson's debut novel Alif the Unseen was an NPR and Washington Post Best Book of the Year, establishing her as a vital American Muslim literary voice.

In The Bird King, Fatima, a concubine in the royal court of Granada, and her dearest friend Hassan, the palace mapmaker, embark on a perilous journey to escape the palace walls after representatives of the newly formed Spanish monarchy arrive to negotiate the sultan's surrender.

With the help of a clever jinn, Fatima and Hassan traverse Spain to find safety, all while considering what love is and the price of freedom at a time when the West and the Muslim world were not yet separate.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure that explores themes of identity, culture, and the power of friendship.