Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz (Egypt)

A powerful family saga set in the heart of Cairo during WWI, where duty, desire, and rebellion simmer beneath the surface.

Palace Walk, the first novel in Naguib Mahfouz’s acclaimed Cairo Trilogy, invites readers into the tightly controlled world of the al-Jawad family. At its center is a rigid patriarch who rules his home with religious authority—while secretly leading a double life. As his wife and children quietly struggle for autonomy, Egypt itself is on the cusp of political upheaval. Rich with complex characters, emotional tension, and cultural insight, Palace Walk offers fertile ground for discussion on gender roles, generational conflict, and the delicate balance between tradition and change. A deeply human story that lingers long after the final page.

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