by Gilbert Sinoué · Folio · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782070387281
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«L'Égyptienne» is the historical novel by Gilbert Sinoué, published by Folio in paperback (688 pages, in French).
The novel follows Schéhérazade, a young Egyptian woman who knows every secret and aroma of her land, from Ottoman Egypt in 1790 to Napoleon's arrival in Alexandria in 1798. She and her family are caught up in the violence of the French expedition, in a chronicle of passions, hopes and conflicts that traces Egypt's destiny.
Published in 1993. The novel spans from 1790 to 1827. It is the first volume of the Égyptienne Saga by Gilbert Sinoué and corresponds to number A38728 in the Folio collection.
Aimed at readers of historical fiction, particularly those interested in Egypt during the Napoleonic era.
Gilbert Sinoué is a classically trained guitarist and author who has lived in France since the age of 19. He has won major French literary awards for his books, which are written in French. Many of his historical novels have become bestsellers.
