Twenty-six years ago, an Emirati college student named Nora met a handsome Kuwaiti poet and the two fell in love. But marriages in the United Arab Emirates are arranged by parents, and Nora's future was already decided. Promised in marriage to a distant cousin, Nora marries her relative, so she won't be ostracized by her family. Not a day goes by that Nora doesn't think of her poet and wonder if she made a mistake. Through the modern technology of social media, Nora knows how to contact her old love. She asks herself, “Would he still remember me as I remember him?” This captivating novel lets readers explore the Arab world's fascinating differences, offering a clear-eyed look at a culture in transition and the collateral damage that occurs along the way. is a UAE writer and novelist born in Sharjah. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree and is affiliated with several literary organizations, including the Emirates Writers Union and the Emirates Female Writers Association. She has published more than seventeen books. is a novelist, short story writer, and noted translator of contemporary fiction.