The Tale of Gentle Hussein

＂According to the prophecy the great one would arrive with great splendor on a tide of sweet water that would bring an end to the drought＂.

In a future Lebanon, troubled by war and plague, where rain has not fallen for many years, Hussein the orphaned son of the Caliph, who has the voice of an angel, flees hurt into the cold night. An ancient technology comes to his rescue and a new life in secrecy begins for the boy.

Will he manage to heal the wounds of his childhood? Will he find a way to save his dying world? This is a futuristic parable about the coming of age of a gentle boy in a harsh world. A story of friendship and the power of faith which masterfully weaves together dilemmas about technology, magic and mythology, exploring issues of the origins of violence and the future of the Middle East.

This is Ayelet Abraham’s third novel. Previously published ＂Evanescent Bloom＂ (2012) & ＂The Blackbird’s Call Before Dark＂ (2015).

Ayelet holds a Doctorate in Cultural Anthropology and she lives in Nahariyya on the Northern border of Israel.

＂I just finished reading your wonderful book! I haven’t read a book in twelve years at least. No patience and no reason. And then I decided to read your book, mainly because of the title. It was so well written. Nothing was superfluous, each sentence was a hint to what comes next. It was so intriguing and interesting. Wonderful characters and such simple vivid descriptions. So much exciting imagination and deep truths. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it. Bravo!!!＂ (Eileen Lev)