Constance Russello

Her Angel Eyes: the Story of an Afghan Girl Constance Russello

In the novel Her Angel Eyes, a wealthy Muslim woman from a nontraditional family faces infinite struggles after she marries and begins an incredible journey of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice. Hashem is not the man Latifa married. Once full of life, congenial and accepting of Latifa¿s independence, Hashem becomes difficult, moody, and demands that his wife begin acting more like a conventional Muslim woman. Career-oriented Latifa balks at his attitude and their marriage suffers. After the birth of their daughter Sophia, Kabul is invaded, the borders close, and former traditions for women are reestablished. Forced to live a life she detests, Latifa encounters danger around every corner¿not only from enemy fire, but also from her own husband who suspects she is harboring a dark secret. Their country is in turmoil along with their marriage and Latifa is forced to make an agonizing decision that will change their lives forever in Her Angel Eyes.