The Last Silk Thread

In 1949 Cairo, eighteen-year-old Leila dreams of escaping the shackles of her privileged life. When her engagement to the unsupportive Galal falls apart, she finds herself thrust into a marriage with Mourad, a captain with powerful connections.

Leila negotiates her freedom by demanding to enroll at a university, but the cost of independence weighs heavy. Caught between her old feelings for Galal, she navigates her new life in Alexandria, loneliness and political unrest surround her.

When a shocking family secret reveals betrayal and intrigue, Leila must confront the truth about her family and herself. Will she find the strength to break free?

A captivating coming-of-age tale that weaves mystery, love, and loss during a pivotal moment in Egypt's history.