Lawyer’s first novel gives voice for women

Abda Khan tackles pressing cultural, social and moral issues that are prevalent in the Pakistani/Muslim and other Asian communities in Britain today, particularly the position and rights of women. Khan’s characterisation and dramatic plot speak for women who currently do not have a voice at all, and expose the traumatic abuse faced by women in many cultures.

Khan has Pakistani immigrant parents. She was the first child in her family to go on to higher education. She is a lawyer with her own practice. She based her novel’s community on the deprived, inner city area. Her law practice is based in a working class, multi-cultural town. She has seen and dealt with many of the problems that are highlighted by the novel.

Her novel Stained has an intense storyline tinged with elements of the unexpected. Khan’s characterization facilitates a relationship with the heroine, and immerses the reader into her world.

The protagonist is an eighteen-year old daughter of Pakistani immigrants. Khan balances themes of the loss of innocence, judgment, justice and coming of age with hope, emancipation and growth.

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