A Splintering by Dur e Aziz Amna - Literary Fiction Thriller | Paperback

An Unforgettable Story of Motherhood, Obsession, and Ambition 'Smart and gripping – I read it in one sitting. Tara is a glorious creation, crackling with life and aspiration and sensuality' - Kamila Shamsie. WINNER OF THE STANFORDS FICTION AWARD 2026 and SHORTLISTED FOR THE NOTA BENE PRIZE 2026, 'A Splintering' by Dur e Aziz Amna is a disquieting and utterly gripping novel that explores the complex life of Tara. About the Book: In a village in rural Pakistan, Tara yearns to escape her provincial life and the control of her violent brother. Marriage to a middle-class accountant offers an escape to the capital, but the life of a respectable housewife proves insufficient. Driven by a growing desire for the wealth and freedom she sees in others, Tara's ambition becomes an obsession. The novel masterfully traces her class struggle, set against a backdrop of political violence and natural disaster, as she navigates the space between her past and her aspirations. Key Features:

• Explores themes of motherhood, obsession, ambition, and class struggle.
• Features a complex and unforgettable protagonist, Tara.
• Set against a hypnotic and oppressive backdrop.
• Praised for its psychological intricacy and beauty.

Specifications:

• Author: Dur e Aziz Amna
• Publisher: Duckworth
• Publication Date: 10 September 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 cm
• Weight: 800 g
• ISBN-10: 0715655914
• ISBN-13: 978-0715655917

'A Splintering' is an extraordinary achievement, offering a powerful exploration of a woman who will risk everything to carve out a life of her own.