In The Company of Strangers

She had everything she ever wanted apart from love.As the wife of a wealthy but cruel businessman, Mona has all her heart desires: money, friends, social status everything aside from freedom.Reconnecting with old friend, Meera, introduces her to a world of glamour, parties and covert affairs. And when she meets Ali, a young man whose beautiful exterior hides the pain of his humble roots and family tragedy, Mona feels alive for the very first time.Heady with love, Mona and Ali begin a delicate game of deceit that spirals out of control. But in a world where danger lurks on every corner, their forbidden love may not only destroy Mona's marriage, but have tragic and long-lasting consequences.A captivating tale of love and loss, set against a backdrop of contemporary Pakistan that fans of Christy Lefteri and Lucinda Riley will love.Praise for Awais Khan:'So powerful' Heat magazine'Deeply emotional' Eastern Eye'Beautifully rendered, moving and insightful' Neema Shah'A stunningly written, immensely important book' A. A. Chaudhuri'Made me stop and think on so many occasions A thought provoking and challenging read.' Reader Review'Thought provoking, compelling and exquisitely beautiful, I'm not ashamed to say I cried more than once. Don't miss it!' Reader Review'I was captivated by the characters The ending is both unexpected and satisfying.' Reader Review'Unutterably moving throughout I was incredibly impressed with this book' Reader Review'A perfect balance of passion, humanity and scandal, I loved it!' Reader Review'An absolute page turner! Beautifully writtenWhat a story! I didn't want the tale to end' Reader Review