The Days of the Murdered Fatimid

In أيام الفاطمي المقتول (Days of the Murdered Fatimid), Tunisian novelist Nezar Chakeroun crafts a vivid historical narrative set during the turbulent Fatimid era in North Africa (Mahdia). The novel centers on political intrigue, religious conflict, and the shadowy assassination that threatens the stability of the realm. Chakeroun intricately weaves history and fiction, portraying the court dynamics, intellectual debates, and betrayal within the ruling class. Through a rich literary style and deep historical grounding, the novel reflects on the nature of authority, the price of political dissent, and the fragile line between poetry, faith, and power.

Because it offers an engaging, deeply researched historical narrative that brings to life a crucial period in North African and Islamic history.

For fans of historical fiction, readers of modern North African literature, and those interested in Islamic history and political dramas.