Silsilat Al-Nar

Following the immense success of The Corsair (Al-Qursan) and The Holy Sail (Al-Shira' al-Muqaddas), Qatari novelist Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud returns with Chain of Fire (Silsilat al-Nar), published by Dar Qantara. Set in the turbulent 16th century, the novel centers on "The Mirza," a brilliant scholar from Shiraz whose intellectual life and political connections thrust him into the dangerous crossfire of the Safavid-Ottoman rivalry and European geopolitical interests. Spanning diverse geographies from Venetian trade hubs and Ottoman frontiers to the heart of Persia and the holy city of Mecca, the narrative masterfully weaves covert alliances, royal marriages, and ideological fractures. Al-Mahmoud explores the burden of knowledge and the tragic cycle of inherited political violence—the "chain of fire"—where endless conflicts burn across generations. Rich in cultural backdrop and suspense, the work delivers an authentic, sweeping historical drama on survival, exile, and human resilience.

It offers a deeply engaging, immersive historical tale rooted in meticulous research, blending political intrigue, exile, and authentic regional history into a compelling narrative.

Ideal for readers of historical fiction, fans of Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud's previous works, and anyone interested in 16th-century Middle Eastern history, geopolitics, and stories of exile and political intrigue.