Red Tent

‘Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love’ – Observer

Anita Diamant’s The Red Tent is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour.

Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis that recount the life of Jacob and his infamous dozen sons.

Told in Dinah’s voice, The...