The Jewel of Medina published

A controversial novel about the Prophet Mohammad's child bride was rushed to US stores on Monday, nine days ahead of schedule, after the office of the book's British publisher was attacked.

Beaufort Books picked up The Jewel of Medina by journalist Sherry Jones after it was dropped by Random House in May because of concerns it could incite violence.

Beaufort said it sent out an initial print run of 40,000 copies.