{"product_id":"9781927426425","title":"Brilliant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrilliant is a collection of short stories set in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, a polyglot city where cultures collide and converge, where money ? and sometimes justice ? is no object, where in less than two generations towers have replaced tents. In these stories, a cast of characters ? an Egyptian pastry chef, a Filipina nanny, a Canadian nurse, a lusty French urban planner, a newly destitute British couple, and a cross-dressing Emirati ? navigate this land of sudden plenty, discovering the limits of freedom, money, tolerance and their own good sense. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDenise Roig's extraordinary and subtly linked sweep of stories is riveting. She creates a Middle East ? full of heat, traffic, laughter, absurdity, tragedy, poignancy and food ? with insight into human nature and a deft touch with characters. It's a thoroughly nourishing read. ? Anastasia Hobbet, author of Small Kingdoms\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049852387568,"sku":"9781927426425","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781927426425_p0.jpg?v=1763636545","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781927426425","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}