Laila Lalami

The Dream Hotel

Woman inherits a hotel in Tangier and uncovers layers of history and family mystery

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Laila Lalami
Laila Lalami

Moroccan-American novelist whose Secret Son and The Moor's Account are celebrated explorations of Moroccan and colonial American history. The Other Americans examines American immigrant life with compassionate precision. She is one of the most important Arab-American literary voices.

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