"The Villa with Closed Shutters" - A Mesmerizing Literary Masterpiece Discover the international sensation that's captivating readers worldwide! In 1942 Casablanca, sixteen-year-old Nora Amar steps into a world of deadly secrets when she becomes a servant in an elegant French villa. What begins as a desperate search for survival transforms into an extraordinary journey through love, betrayal, and supernatural mysteries that will change her life forever. A SPELLBINDING BLEND OF HISTORY AND MYSTERY Behind the villa's closed shutters lies a web of Nazi collaboration, passionate forbidden love, and vengeful spirits from the past. As Nora uncovers the truth about her enigmatic employers, she must navigate between the world of the living and the realm of the dead, where a German doctor's ghost holds the key to justice-and to her own destiny. CRITICS ARE RAVING: "A tour de force that rivals the great historical epics" "Impossible to put down-a masterful blend of The Nightingale meets The Shadow of the Wind" "Nadir Alwane has created something truly extraordinary" WHY READERS ARE OBSESSED: Unforgettable heroine - Nora's transformation from vulnerable orphan to fearless resistance fighter Heart-stopping romance - A love triangle spanning life and death Hidden history revealed - The untold story of WWII Morocco comes alive Supernatural intrigue - Ghosts with unfinished business and secrets that won't stay buried Stunning prose - Lyrical writing that transports you to 1940s Casablanca Perfect for fans of: Kate Quinn, Kristin Hannah, Carlos Ruiz Zafón, and Isabel Allende From the bustling souks of Casablanca to the haunted corridors of a mysterious villa, this epic tale of courage, redemption, and the power of memory will leave you breathless until the very last page. Don't miss the literary event everyone's talking about. Your next obsession awaits. First in the acclaimed "Ashes of Casablanca" saga