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Two strong women. Two cultures. One unifying cause: survival. Ellen Thomas- experienced war correspondent- returns to Afghanistans dangerous Helmand Province on assignment- keen to find the murderer of her friend and translator- Jalil. In her search for justice in a land ravaged by death and destruction- she uncovers disturbing truths. Hasina- forced by tradition into the role of wife and mother- lives in a village which is taken by British Forces. Her only son- Aref- is part of a network of underground fighters and she is determined to protect him- whatever the cost. Ellen and Hasina are thrown together - one fighting for survival- the other searching for truth - with devastating consequences for them both. The Last Kestrel is a deeply moving and lyrical story of disparate lives - innocent and not-so-innocent - caught up in the horrors of war. It is a book which will resonate with fans of The Kite Runner and The Bookseller of Kabul....