Beneath the Tamarisk Tree

As the British Empire tightens its grip on the Suez Canal, a quiet revolution rages—not just in the streets, but in the hearts of two lovers who were never meant to live a carefree life. Laila El Hassan, the daughter of a powerful Egyptian aristocrat, was raised in luxury and taught obedience. Youssef Ibrahim, a canal worker, is proud, defiant, and renowned for his struggle. When fate brings them together under the shade of a tamarisk tree, their forbidden relationship threatens to unravel everything: her family's honor, his freedom, and the delicate balance between repression and resistance. When Youssef is falsely accused of murdering a British officer, Laila is forced to choose between silence and sacrifice. As protests erupt and the country trembles on the brink of revolution, Laila risks her name, her safety, and her future to save the man she loves—and ignite a spark that could enlighten a nation. "Under the Tamarisk Tree" is a sweeping historical romance set in colonial Egypt. It's a story of loyalty and rebellion, of the courage found in love, and of two souls who dared to challenge an empire for the sake of justice—and for each other.