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WINNER OF THE FRANCOISE SAGAN PRIZE

WINNER OF THE BOOKSTAGRAM PRIZE

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GONCOURT PRIZE FOR DEBUT NOVEL

‘With this book, Abigail Assor announces herself as one of the most distinctive voices in North African literature. This is a vibrant, sensual, subversive novel with an unforgettable heroine’ LEILA SLIMANI

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Sarah is poor, but at least she’s French, which allows her to attend Casablanca’s elite high school for expats and wealthy locals. It’s there that she first lays eyes on Driss. He’s older, quiet and not particularly good looking-apart from his eyes, which are the deep green of thyme simmering in a tagine. Most importantly, he’s rumoured to be the richest guy in the city.

She decides she wants those eyes. And she wants a life like his.

But to get to Driss she will have to cross the gaping divide that separates them and climb to the top of the city’s society, from street corner merguez and chips to a mansion overlooking the ocean.

Provocative, immersive, sensual, As Rich as the King is a twisted love story and a bittersweet ode to Casablanca.

Publisher Review

'With this book, Abigail Assor announces herself as one of the most distinctive voices in North African literature. This is a vibrant, sensual, subversive novel with an unforgettable heroine' - Leila Slimani 'The sounds, the smells, the gritty details of every scene are laid bare in a light as harsh and bright as the sun... A captivating novel' - Le Figaro 'Casablanca stretches out before our astonished eyes, humming with rage and life... A captivating debut' - Lire 'Abigail Assor's writing is precise, sensual, subversive and wildly lyrical. Astonishing' - Le Parisien 'Stunning in its truth, cruelty and style' - Paris Match