A Forbidden Love Chayyym Zeldis 1983 Vintage Paperback Arab Israeli Romance Jerusalem Historical Fiction

A vintage 1983 paperback edition of A Forbidden Love by Chayyym Zeldis, published by Berkley Books. Set in Jerusalem, the novel follows Layleh, a young Arab woman, and Uri, a young Israeli man, who grow up side by side but separated by a hedge—and by two very different worlds. What begins as a childhood connection develops into a forbidden romance set against generations of conflict, divided loyalties, and war. The book has a terrific early-1980s illustrated cover, with embossed gold lettering and the dramatic tagline: “In a world of innocent dreams and burning desires…” It’s an unusual piece of vintage popular fiction, blending romance, historical conflict, and a Romeo-and-Juliet-style love story set in Jerusalem. Book details: Title: A Forbidden Love Author: Chayyym Zeldis Publisher: Berkley Books Berkley edition: November 1983 Copyright: 1983 ISBN: 0-425-06530-8 Format: Mass-market paperback Original cover price: $3.95 Printed in the USA Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with light-to-moderate shelf wear. Covers show edge and corner wear, surface marks and some creasing. There is a small area of wear/loss along the upper edge of the back cover. Pages and page edges have noticeable age toning, consistent with a paperback more than 40 years old. The spine presents quite nicely for its age and the book remains intact. Please review all photographs closely, as they are part of the condition description. A distinctive addition to a collection of vintage historical fiction, Middle Eastern literature, unusual romance novels, or classic 1980s paperback cover art.