Gilbert Sinoué's captivating historical novel, 'The Sunset Island,' chronicles the extraordinary life of Hasan al-Wazzan, famously known as Leo Africanus. Born in Granada on the eve of its fall, he becomes a skilled diplomat and geographer. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is captured by pirates and presented to Pope Leo X. Forced to convert and live in Rome, he pens his monumental 'Description of Africa,' becoming a bridge between the Islamic and Christian worlds. This novel is a profound exploration of identity, faith, and the longing for a lost homeland.