By the Sea

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Exploring themes of identity and belonging, the story juxtaposes Saleh Omar, a former furniture shop owner from Zanzibar turned asylum seeker, with Latif Mahmud, a solitary professor in London. Their unexpected meeting in a seaside town triggers the unraveling of their intertwined pasts, filled with love, betrayal, and the quest for stability amidst chaos. As their narratives unfold, the complexities of their experiences and the impact of their histories are revealed, highlighting the human struggle for connection and understanding in a foreign land.