Hammam al-Dhahab

"The Golden Bath" plunges into the enigmatic alleys of historical Tunis, such as Bab Souika and the Jewish Quarter (Hara), where reality seamlessly blends with myth. The story follows Hélène, a Jewish-Tunisian researcher driven to uncover her roots and the hidden manuscripts left behind during the tumultuous era of World War II and displacement.

Alongside a mythical tale of buried gold and ancient folk legends, the novel paints a vivid picture of love, memory, and co-existence. Through lyrical prose and intricate storytelling, Mohamed Issa Al-Moaddeb explores the shared destiny of diverse communities, using local heritage to ask profound questions about identity, tolerance, and human resilience in the face of history's harsh realities.

Because it offers a spellbinding blend of folklore and historical truth, allowing readers to explore the rich, multicultural tapestry of old Tunis while reflecting on universal themes of love, belonging, and cultural memory.

Ideal for readers of modern Arabic and North African fiction, historical narrative enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by stories that weave local mythology, multicultural history, and the search for self-identity.