In Mahmoud Tawfik's captivating novel, a historian inherits a mysterious box from his deceased grandfather containing old documents and artifacts. This discovery launches him on a compelling journey into his family's hidden history, uncovering long-buried secrets that span from the Ottoman era to modern-day Egypt. As he deciphers the clues, he grapples with complex themes of identity, memory, and the unspoken truths that shape a family's destiny, forcing him to re-examine his own place within this intricate legacy.