Straight from the horse's mouth : a novel

An irreverent debut novel set in Casablanca, where 34-year-old Jmiaa Bent Larbi dreams of escaping the life her wayward husband has forced upon her--prostitution.  She may have been the victim of his scheming, but she feels anything but victimized. She is smart with a saucy way of expressing her insights about humanity, and does some calculated planning when a good opportunity presents itself. A humorous, sharp and beautiful story set against the backdrop of a corrupt city, and with a female protagonist not to be messed with.