Now Samiha has reached the age of fifteen and Nader, the firstborn son, forces her to leave school. How will she cope with this situation while her elder sister has completed her studies and accepts an arranged marriage.
Resentment against Nader’s controlling attitude creates constant tension in the family especially between him and Tarik. Tarik is part of a generation with nationalist feelings, utterly committed to their country’s cause fighting against colonialism and corruption.
It is the 1952 Revolution and the deposed King Farouk of Egypt is on his way into Exile. Tarik believes the Nationalist’s struggles against corruption is rewarded.
No one in the El-Masry family can foresee what happens to Dr Farida, which is to shatter their lives.
After the Muslim Brotherhood Organisation is disbanded and Hasan goes into hiding, the El-Masry family realises that their lives will be affected by Hasan’s actions. Why is Tarik put into a detention centre?
After many disappointments, Tarik finally decides to leave the upheaval of his country. Where will he begin his new life?
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