Kom Al Nour Abbas Hilmi II

The narrative delves deep into 19th and 20th-century Egyptian political history, charting the tumultuous reign and exile of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II. Ascending the throne as an 18-year-old under the heavy shadow of British occupation and Ottoman suzerainty, the young ruler navigates a political tightrope between resistance, institutional nation-building, and personal sacrifice. Bassiouney weaves historical documentation with the myth of "Koom Al-Noor"—a legendary mound representing true legitimacy and inner light. Spanning five decades up to 1945, the novel highlights his personal dynamics, family, exile, and enduring legacy as an unyielding anti-colonial symbol.

It offers an immersive, meticulously researched historical chronicle that sheds light on a pivotal era of Egyptian anti-colonial resistance and the complex human side of a ruler loved by his people.

Ideal for readers of Arabic historical fiction, enthusiasts of modern Egyptian and Middle Eastern political history, and fans of Reem Bassiouney's award-winning historical sagas.