About the Author

Jill McGivering has worked in journalism for 25 years. She is currently a senior foreign news correspondent with the BBC having previously held the position of South Asia Correspondent (based in Dehli). Now based in London, she travels extensively for the BBC including assignments to Afghanistan and China. She has already written non-fiction, short fiction and plays. The Last Kestrel is her first novel.

Reviews

Praise for Jill McGivering's THE LAST KESTREL:

'A moving, compassionate and impressive first-novel which fans of The Kite Runner will love.' DAILY MAIL

'Disturbing and heartfelt.' THE TIMES

'This book is moving and disturbing. Both sides are given honest portrayals, and the characters are very real. It will change the way you read headlines.' BOOKLIST