October Translations Book Club - As Rich we the King by Abigail Assor

Join us for the Translations Book Club gathering on 14th October at 6pm at The Book Cow, where the month's chosen title is As Rich as the King by Abigail Assor (translated by Natasha Lehrer).

Sarah is poor, but at least she’s French, which allows her to attend Casablanca’s elite high school for expats and wealthy locals. It’s there that she first lays eyes on Driss. He’s older, quiet and not particularly good looking-apart from his eyes, which are the deep green of thyme simmering in a tagine. Most importantly, he’s rumoured to be the richest guy in the city.

She decides she wants those eyes. And she wants a life like his.

But to get to Driss she will have to cross the gaping divide that separates them and climb to the top of the city’s society, from street corner merguez and chips to a mansion overlooking the ocean.

Provocative, immersive, sensual, As Rich as the King is a twisted love story and a bittersweet ode to Casablanca.

Buy the book on our website or in store. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. New members are most welcome.