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Murjana: A Novel of Medieval Baghdad

 

Released in 2025, Murjana is a captivating historical novel set against the backdrop of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Drawing on her expertise in medieval Islamic medicine and history, Ghada Karmi tells a rich, evocative story of identity and heritage. The novel follows the journey of its protagonist through the intellectual and social landscapes of medieval Baghdad, offering a profound reflection on the roots of Arab culture and scholarship.

 

 
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"Palace intrigue abounds in this story of ninth-century Baghdad... an immersive tale of power, infatuation, and sinister plots."
— Kirkus Reviews

"A beautiful tale that has many truths for today's readers... a story of how the distortion of history and memory can be one of the cruelest crimes committed against man."
— The London Circle

 

  
 
 
 
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