Princess: Out of the Shadows

In their international bestseller, *Princess: The True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia*, Princess Al Saud and renowned author Jean Sassoon began a remarkable book series. Now, more than twenty-five years later, this captivating journey continues, as we follow the princess's fortunes and astonishing life, her friends, and her family. But, of course, there is a less glamorous, darker side to this fascinating series, and in *Out of the Shadows*, Jean and the princess focus their attention on how, despite positive news about civil rights reforms, Saudi women continue to suffer physical and psychological violence and enjoy limited legal protections due to the country's archaic guardianship laws. So, even though this kingdom is on the cusp of revolutionary change—change spearheaded by a young Saudi crown prince eager to modernize his country—any notion of equal rights and the opportunity to lead independent lives remains just a dream for most Saudi women. While the princess acknowledges and welcomes the reforms on the horizon, we see through stories of joy and sorrow how determined she is to continue the fight for equal rights for women in this beloved kingdom.