The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years: A Novel By Khan, Shubnum

In the ruins of Akbar Manzil, a once-grand estate off the coast of South Africa, a mysterious and haunting tale unfolds in "The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years." Nearly a century after its glory days, the mansion stands as an isolated boardinghouse for those seeking to disappear into its dark corridors. However, one curious and questioning girl named Sana breaks the pattern.

Unlike the others, Sana is drawn to the mansion's history, particularly the forgotten East Wing with its broken and abandoned objects. Intrigued, she discovers a locked door that leads to a bedroom frozen in time and a worn diary telling the tragic story of Meena, a young woman who died there a hundred years ago. Unbeknownst to Sana, a grieving djinn, an invisible spirit, watches from the shadows.

Obsessed with Meena's story, Sana delves into the past, uncovering old and terrible secrets that intertwine the lives of everyone at Akbar Manzil, both living and dead. The novel explores themes of mystery, love, and belonging, weaving a sublime and heart-wrenching narrative.

With lyrical prose, "The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years" presents a beautifully twined tale of a young girl's search for meaning amid the ruins of a once-grand mansion and the echoes of a tragic past. 📖💖