Dimensions
159 x 203 x 26mm
In the spring of 1914, a restless young man leaves England for a tour of the exotic east.A bit of Egypt, a glimpse of Syria, a nod to Constantinople - that's all that was supposed to happen. Instead, Julian Beaufort becomes mesmerised.
Wandering in idle admiration through the labyrinthine streets of Damascus, he stumbles upon Bait Katib, a house that takes possession of his heart. It is elegant; it is ancient; and, after a bit of negotiation with the owner, it is his. He has every intention of staying there for the rest of his life. But the world doesn't relinquish its hold so easily.
Two bloody wars - one in Europe and one in Syria - leave Julian wounded and the city of Damascus in ruins. He returns from battle to find his precious house still standing, but no longer entirely his. It seems someone else may be occupying the shadows of Bait Katib.
