Ladder to the Sky Author(s):Ibtesam Ibrahim Terraisi That weapons in those societies

That weapons in those societies were considered precious possessions which expressed their owner’s personal taste and social status on the one hand

Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love

As the pirates and British officials shuttle between ports throughout the region

In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters

the novel touches on their reality and innermost thoughts with boldness and transparency written in a lyrical way that builds suspense and excitement

Ladder to the Sky Author(s):Ibtesam Ibrahim Terraisi That weapons in those societiesSuffering at the hands of her abusive husband, Heaven lives her life in fear. With no family or friends to turn to in the coastal city of Jeddah, Heaven can only dream of an escape. But she receives a lifeline when a lover from her past, Badr, unexpectedly messages her on social media. Will their circumstances allow them to revive their love story? Will Heaven escape her abusive relationship and be able to build a better future for herself?