Faience by Hala Oleish

By Benjamin Lutz

The short: 

Faience is historical fiction and a drama that will take you straight to Ancient Nubia

The long: 

Written by Sudanese Dentist Hala Oleish, this story is set during the Kingdom of Kerma (also known as Kush or Irem) around the year 1480 BC, which is towards the end of Kerma’s classical phase and the beginning of its final phase. I promise you a journey so stunning and unique to your reading experience. I hope that through this, you are able to walk on the streets where the Iremans walked, and feel the air that they had felt.

To read or not to read: 

To read!!! This is a story of a glowing stone, sky blue in color. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and serving... a fabulous drama... a tale unforgettable. It is equal parts engaging and informative, learning about the history of ancient Sudan while rooting for the main characters.