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Emile Tubiana

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    The King and the Widow
    The Spider's Web
    CHILDHOOD REGAINED A Ten-Year-Old Boy's WWII Memories
    • 2020

      Set against the backdrop of WWII, the author recounts his harrowing childhood experiences in Beja, Tunisia. At just ten years old, he and his family, consisting of his parents and six siblings, are forced to flee their hometown amid chaos. Their journey leads them to seek refuge in various locations, including farms and ultimately a cave in the mountains, highlighting the struggles and resilience of a family in wartime.

      CHILDHOOD REGAINED A Ten-Year-Old Boy's WWII Memories
    • 2017

      The Spider's Web

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The journey of John de Montaigne takes him to far-off lands filled with challenging circumstances that test his resolve. As he navigates these trials, his ultimate decision emerges as a shocking twist that leaves those around him in disbelief. The story explores themes of adventure, personal growth, and the impact of choices.

      The Spider's Web
    • 2014

      The King and the Widow

      One Thousand and One Camels

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set in Baghdad during the reign of Harun Al-Rashid, this tale explores a king's instant infatuation with a beautiful widow. Inspired by a family poem, Emile Tubiana crafts a narrative where a victorious general aids the widow in cleverly evading the king's advances. The story unfolds against the backdrop of post-battle tensions between the caliphate and the Byzantines, culminating in a resolution that brings joy to all involved.

      The King and the Widow