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AUTHORS

Sherine Samy

An Egyptian novelist and pharmacy graduate, Sherine Samy is a deeply empathetic chronicler of the modern woman’s struggle for self-actualization and emotional freedom. Her acclaimed novel Butterfly’s Chain (Qayd Al-Farasha, 2014) is a poignant exploration of a woman breaking the invisible constraints of a stagnant marriage amid the backdrop of political revolution. Through highly resonant works like Henna, The Rooms (Al-Hujurat), and The Grand Lady (Al-Sayyida Al-Kubra, 2025), Samy utilizes a transparent, highly emotive prose style to navigate the delicate intersections of love, betrayal, and the courageous journey toward inner liberation.

The Grand Lady

Sherine Samy delivers a beautifully written historical novel that weaves together themes of exile, ambition, and romance. The narrative follows the legendary poet Itimad Al-Rumaykiyyah, who is captured during her family’s migration from Egypt to Spain. After escaping captivity and wandering the desert with a traveling poet, she meets the prince of Seville, rising from a slave girl to become queen. The Grand Lady is a rich, evocative exploration of love and power, celebrating the courage of women who shape their own destiny.

FEATURED BOOKS

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Years of Freckles

Cosmetic Surgery

Kush Ko

Asha: The Scarab and the Moon

Without a Last Chapter

The Lady’s Tavern

Various Ways to Kill Ants