Untold

Untold demystifies the most influential women present at the dawn of Islam and introduces us to Muhammad's wives. They are presented in all their variety, among them a successful merchant, the leader of an army, two Jewish war captives, and a Coptic Christian diplomat. Here we see them, beautiful in their humanity, wily and wise, giving love advice, thwarting a rival's marriage, serving the poor, and saving a vital peace treaty.

'Finally, we get to meet the first women of Islam. Thank you for this brave book.' Coleman Barks

'Brilliant and illuminating . . . awesome in the depth of its research, the grace of its prose, and the beauty of its poetic voices.' Alicia Ostriker