The Mirrored Palace

Set against the backdrop of 1852, this narrative follows Richard Francis Burton, a British Army officer who becomes entangled in a tragic romance with a Persian woman. After her untimely death, he is recruited by spymaster Hodgson for a daring mission during the Hajj, which leads him into a world of espionage and adventure. The story intertwines themes of betrayal, love, and identity, exploring the complexities of truth through contrasting accounts from Burton and Hodgson, with a secret manuscript offering a deeper revelation.