Description
In the 19th century, a young sheik’s son is driven from Lebanon by a brutal struggle for power, and his flight becomes the beginning of a long, perilous quest for justice and survival. Finding refuge in Cyprus, he navigates shifting alliances and the watchful interests of empires, drawing on the influence of both French and British power as he plots his return. Blending palace intrigue with historical atmosphere, the novel explores loyalty and betrayal, the cost of ambition, and how identity is reshaped by exile. With Amin Maalouf’s signature blend of sweeping historical detail and intimate moral tension, this is a story of strategy, fate, and the fragile line between vengeance and redemption.
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Published Jan 1, 1994
296 pages
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Details
First Published
1993
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Rock of Tanios by Amin Maalouf.