By chance, a traveler from Europe finds himself in a Moroccan coastal town where Moha, surrounded by his audience, recounts stories. On this particular day, the narrator tells of the fate of Farid ("The unique"), forced into a life of wandering as a result of his unusual circumstances. One day, Farid finds himself at a crossroads of destinies. But does his first name have effect on what will happen? Especially given the passionate love he will feel for Dounia. Dounia means "life" in Arabic, and she will captivate both Moha's narrative voice and the traveler, who will record the twists and turns of this enchantment in his notebook. How, then, can a flame of love turn Farid's life upside down, send him wandering and make his story famous? Will his wanderings be endless? How will this story ultimately move Moha's listeners and become a hymn to humanism and an understanding of human lives in all their diversity? Here, for you, is a novel of romance, suspense, travel and escapism.
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