Description: Continuing the story of al-Sayyid Ahmad and his family, this is a fascinating look at Egypt in the 1920s. Increased personal freedoms mix tenuously with traditions of family control, as two of Ahmad's sons court alluring women.
Review Quotes: "Mahfouz tells the story of Palace of Desire with sensitivity and humor, offering deep insights into the human condition." --Philadelphia Inquirer
"All the magic, mystery, and suffering of Egypt in the 1920s are conveyed on a human scale." --The New York Times Book Review