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Set against the backdrop of modern Egyptian history, this epic narrative weaves together the lives of three interconnected families from Napoleon's arrival to the 1980s. Through an innovative alphabetical arrangement of character sketches, it forms a biographical dictionary that captures the diverse experiences of Cairo's citizens across various social classes. The story explores themes of change, continuity, and the transition from tradition to independence, ultimately serving as both an elegy for the past and a celebration of the enduring Egyptian spirit.