Debut novel, and a new take on the biblical story that turns conventions and preconceived notions upside down. It was longlisted for the Guardian First Fiction award. The author is the husband of novelist Uzma Aslam Khan. "It is an enormous juggling act of families, animals and faith, and it kept me engaged through every page" "Ann Patchett, author of "Bel Canto". *Also appeared in June Buyer's Notes*