![]() ![]() ![]() Whereas Shirin is more physical and outdoorsy and extremely protective of her sister, Laila finds comfort in a book. The world around her doesn’t make much sense but when she’s surrounded by books, she feels powerful and strong. She’s a recluse, often finding solace in the written word. Laila, on the other hand, is the Historian who unearths several hidden mysteries, and guides and helps her sister to deal with the monsters. ![]() She is accompanied by Emir, who is not just her companion but more like a mentor. In the beginning of the novel, we find Shirin, who is the Hunter of the Secret Council, fight and kill a nau-guzza(monster) that emerged after 50 years. Living in the Red-light District Area, both Shirin and Laila, live not-so-normal lives. ![]() They lost their parents when they were young, and have been brought up by Madam Ara, who has been looking after the girls. The Historian and the Hunter by Zeenat Mahal is an urban fantasy novel about two young girls, Shirin and Laila, who have sworn to protect their city from age-old monsters, and anything that can be a potential threat to the lives of the people. They’re part of the Majlis-e-shameer, the Secret Council, and together they protect the city of Lahore by fighting evil and slaying monsters. Meet Laila: smart, sensible, and a scholar. Meet Shirin: strong, courageous and determined. ![]()
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