Fabulous Reads: A haunting tale of mystery, intrigue and love

The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil, Shubnum Khan, Pan Macmillan, ISBN: 9781770108707

AFTER the death of her mother, 15-year-old Sana and her father move to the coast for a new beginning. They move into a house and join their lives with quirky residents who seem to have given up on life.

Their new home was once a sprawling mansion, the dream of an adventurer and visionary brought to life. Remnants of its opulence lie hidden, as well as secrets of the family that once lived in the house eight decades before. As Sana starts to dredge up memories held in the house, she uncovers its tragic past. At the same time, Sana faces a dark secret of her own, one that has been haunting her since she was a baby.

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A love story intertwined with a mystery novel, The Lost Love of Akbar is a captivating read, and beautifully written. Shubnum Khan has a way with words and you will want to read some of her descriptions over and over again.

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