From the celebrated author Jurji Zaydan, this historical novel plunges into the political turmoil of the late Ottoman Empire. Set against the backdrop of Sultan Abdul Hamid II's autocratic rule, the story chronicles the rise of the Young Turks and their secret Committee of Union and Progress. Zaydan masterfully weaves a tale of conspiracy, patriotism, and romance, detailing the events that culminated in the pivotal 1908 revolution to restore the constitution. It's a gripping narrative that captures the hopes and struggles of a generation fighting for freedom and reform in a declining empire.