Shubnum Khan books

Shubnum Khan is a South African author known for her novel The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years, a story of family and magic set in a crumbling mansion.
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Shubnum Khan is a South African author from Durban. Her novel The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years (also published as The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil) tells the story of a family that moves into a crumbling mansion on the Durban coast, where a djinn has been trapped for a century.

The book was published internationally in 2024 and was praised for its atmospheric setting and its blend of family drama with elements of South Asian and Islamic mythology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Shubnum Khan written?

Shubnum Khan has written one books in one series.

What was Shubnum Khan's first book?

Shubnum Khan’s first book is The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil / The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years, published in 2024.

Where is Shubnum Khan from?

Khan is from Durban, South Africa. Her writing draws on the cultures and landscapes of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, and her debut novel is set in a decaying mansion on the Durban coast.

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