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In the mid 90s, Elizabeth Booth is a young British college student studying Arabic at Durham University. With some travel and work already under her belt, she excels at her studies and is sent to Damascus to immerse herself in the language. Taken aback by the generosity and kindness of the people there, she easy slips into a life in the ancient city. She has friends, her studies, and even a handsome boyfriend. But things aren't always what they seem. Soon, in a world where mistrust and disloyalty are commonplace, Elizabeth finds herself navigating a web of lies, betrayals, and even murder involving MI6, deadly terrorist factions, and the shadowy Syrian secret police.

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Compellingly realistic and packed with both psychological and physical action, Gazelle in the Shadows adds an extra layer to cultural understanding to its espionage thriller theme. -D. Donovan, Senior reviewer, Midwest Book Review Peach integrates myriad plot developments into her exciting and ambitious work... The central concept is both original and compelling. -BookLife Prize Michelle Peach brings Syrian culture and cityscapes to life with her descriptions and characters... the author is able to accurately capture a specific moment in Middle Eastern history that still has ramifications on modern-day Syrians. For those looking for a glimpse into new cultures with a taste of a spy thriller, Gazelle in the Shadows will both warm your heart and send shivers down your spine. -Red City Review Gazelle in the Shadows is both a coming of age story and a reflection of life in the looking glass world of Hafez al-Asad's Syria. While told through an intensely personal lens, Michelle's story provides a sideways look at a Syria that is now gone and also hints at some of the underlying factors that contributed to the country's ongoing agonies. The book is an unusual combination of bittersweet student memories, geopolitical machinations, and factionalised adventures; well worth a read. -Dr. Andrew Rathmell, auhtor of Secret War in the Middle East: The Convert Struggle for Syria 1949-1961

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