What happens to a nation when the foundations of its empire crumble into the dust of history?

In this sweeping historical epic, Mamdouh Adwan captures the dying breaths of the Ottoman Empire and the seismic shifts leading into the First World War. Through a vivid cast of characters—including the formidable Jamal Pasha, his enigmatic mistress Sarah, and an array of spies, officers, and wandering soldiers—Adwan portrays a world teetering on the edge of chaos. As the shadows of modern conflict loom, the narrative explores the bitter nostalgia of a people caught between a storied past and an uncertain future. My Enemies is a masterfully crafted novel that blends personal intrigue with political tragedy, revealing the human cost of a collapsing world order and the systematic forces striving to push a nation out of its own history.