A House without Windows By Author Hashimi Nadia Paperback

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The story is set against the backdrop of an Afghan women’s prison and open-air sanctuary. Zeba, a devoted mother and wife, is accused of brutally murdering her husband. The evidence against her seems overwhelming, and because of cultural biases and strict laws, her guilt is largely assumed by society before any trial even begins.

Enter Archie, an American-born lawyer of Afghan descent who returns to Kabul to help defend Zeba. As Archie investigates, she uncovers layers of dark secrets, corruption, and the grim reality faced by women trapped in a flawed legal and social system. The novel also gives a unique window into the prison where Zeba is held—a place known as “the house without windows”—where inmates live alongside their young children, creating an unexpected community of resilience amidst hardship.