Príbeh neslobodnej moslimky v slobodnom Anglicku. Hlavná hrdinka Saira sa síce narodila vo Veľkej Británii, no v rodine, ktorá prišla za prácou do Anglicka z Pakistanu. Aj uprostred civilizovanej Európy zostáva Saira zviazaná pravidlami, ktoré diktuje jej kultúra a islamské náboženstvo.
Exploring the essence of Sufism as Islamic mysticism, the novel delves into the author's personal quest for the Divine. It emphasizes the transformative journey toward closeness to God through direct experience and belief. The narrative captures the challenges and rewards of translating profound concepts into a literary form, inviting readers to engage joyfully in this introspective process.