Sharmsie was born in Pakistan and today lives in both London and Karachi. She has received many accolades for her novels including the Prime Minister's Award for Literature in Pakistan. Kamila Shamsie is the author of five novels. Her first "In the City by the Sea," was shortlisted for the Mail on Sunday/John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, and her second, "Salt and Saffron," won her a place on Orange's list of '21 Writers for the 21st Century'. Shamsie is also a regular contributor to several newspapers...
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