Sayyidat al-Qamar

Published by Dar Al-Adab, Celestial Bodies (Sayyidat al-Qamar) by Omani author Jokha Alharthi is the landmark novel that made history by winning the 2019 Man Booker International Prize. Set in the Omani village of al-Awafi, the narrative spans three generations of a family witnessing Oman's evolution from a traditional, slave-owning society to a modern oil-producing state. The story revolves around three sisters: Mayya, who marries Abdallah after a tragic heartbreak; Asma, who marries out of sense of duty and turns to literature; and Khawla, who rejects all suitors to wait for her beloved cousin who emigrated to Canada. Through a rich tapestry of non-linear voices, Alharthi explores themes of love, social change, female agency, and the complex legacies of servitude.

It offers a rare, critically acclaimed glimpse into Omani culture and history, blending poetic prose with an intricate narrative structure that redefines contemporary Arabic fiction.

Ideal for readers of international award-winning fiction, lovers of multi-generational family sagas, and scholars interested in Middle Eastern history, gender studies, and post-colonial transformation.