The Pearl Thief - Paperback

by Noor Al Noaimi (Author)

This is a lovely little short story about Hassan, a poor Bahraini islander, who finds himself in desperate circumstances. Driven by the need to take care of his ageing parents, he embarks on the unthinkable; a pearl diving quest... when he can't even swim! But can Hassan be more than he is? Can he leave his world of poverty and being looked-down upon, to finally be someone in life and provide for his family? Or will he always be a poor man's son, destined to a life of destitution and struggle?

Author Biography

Noor Al Noaimi is a native Bahraini with a passion for the written word. She is a member of the Bahrain Writers' Circle, an avid reader, and a weaver of historical fiction stories. The driving forces behind her stories are mainly her Bedouin grandparents. Noor, is currently working on a couple other projects; a historical novel and a children's book.