28 stories
دریای خزر | The Caspian Sea
داستانهایی از سواحل دریای خزر و شمال ایران... Stories from the Caspian Sea shores and northern Iran...
خلیج فارس | The Persian Gulf
داستانهایی از سواحل خلیج فارس و مردم جنوب... Stories from the Persian Gulf shores and southern people...
北海珍珠娘 | The Pearl Diver of Beihai
北海银滩附近的珍珠养殖场里，一位丰满的女采珠人用大海的馈赠诉说爱情... In a pearl farm near Beihai's Silver Beach, a curvaceous female pearl diver tells love stories with the sea's gifts...
Lighthouse Love
Lighthouse keeper Mariam maintains Jazan's coastal beacon. When marine engineer Kofi arrives for modernization, tradition clashes with progress. 'Al manar yirshid al taa'ih' (المنار يرشد التائه) - The lighthouse guides the lost.
Robin Hood Bay
In the tumbledown fishing village, fossil hunter Alice knows every cliff and cave. When palaeontology student James needs guidance to the Jurassic coast, she unearths more than ammonites.
The Boat Builder's Wife of Shela | زَوْجَةُ بَنّاءِ القَوارِبِ في شيلا
In the picturesque village of Shela near Lamu, a boat builder's young wife discovers passion with a visiting Arab calligrapher.
The Coconut Oil Seller of Tanga | بائِعَةُ زَيْتِ جَوْزِ الهِنْدِ في تانْغا
In the coastal town of Tanga, a voluptuous coconut oil seller teaches a young sailor the art of massage and much more.
The Dhow Captain's Wife of Lamu | زَوْجَةُ رُبّانِ المَرْكَبِ في لامو
In the ancient Swahili port of Lamu, a dhow captain's voluptuous wife finds forbidden pleasure with the young pearl diver who brings her husband's cargo.
The Drum Maker's Wife of Mafia Island | زَوْجَةُ صانِعِ الطُّبولِ في جَزيرَةِ مافْيا
In the remote Mafia Island, a drum maker's voluptuous wife discovers passion with a young dancer whose rhythms awaken her deepest desires.
The Fisherman's Widow of Mtwapa | Mjane wa Mvuvi wa Mtwapa | أَرْمَلَةُ الصَّيّادِ في مْتْوابا
In the creek town of Mtwapa, a voluptuous widow who sells dried fish finds passionate renewal with a young boat builder from Mombasa.
The Frankincense Trader's Wife of Mogadishu | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ اللُّبانِ في مَقْديشو
In medieval Mogadishu, a frankincense trader's neglected wife finds passion with a Persian physician who treats more than her ailments.
The Goldsmith's Wife of Gedi | زَوْجَةُ الصّائِغِ في غيدي
In the ancient ruins of Gedi, a goldsmith's neglected wife finds passion with a young archaeologist who discovers more than ancient treasures.
The Henna Mistress of Mombasa | سَيِّدَةُ الحِنّاءِ في مُمْباسا
In the old town of Mombasa, a renowned henna artist discovers that her most intricate designs are painted in passion with a wealthy Hadrami merchant.
The Ivory Carver's Daughter of Dar es Salaam | بِنْتُ نَحّاتِ العاجِ في دارِ السَّلام
In the bustling port of Dar es Salaam, an ivory carver's voluptuous daughter learns the art of pleasure from a sophisticated Yemeni merchant.
The Kanga Weaver's Wife of Bagamoyo | زَوْجَةُ ناسِجِ الكانْغا في باغامويو
In the historic port of Bagamoyo, a kanga weaver's neglected wife finds passion with a young fabric merchant who appreciates her curves.
The Mangrove Crab Catcher's Wife of Rufiji | زَوْجَةُ صَيّادِ سَرَطانِ المانْغْروفِ في روفيجي
In the mangrove swamps of Rufiji, a crab catcher's voluptuous wife finds passion with a young fisherman who brings her more than the day's catch.
The Mangrove Honey Gatherer's Wife of Pemba | زَوْجَةُ جامِعِ عَسَلِ المانْغْروفِ في بِمْبا
In the clove-scented island of Pemba, a honey gatherer's neglected wife finds sweetness with a young clove plantation worker.
The Mosque Builder's Daughter of Takwa | بِنْتُ بَنّاءِ المَسْجِدِ في تاكْوا
In the ancient ruins of Takwa, a mosque builder's voluptuous daughter falls for a mysterious traveler who seeks the secrets of the abandoned city.
The Quran Reciter's Secret of Siyu | سِرُّ مُقْرِئِ القُرْآنِ في سِيو
In the scholarly town of Siyu, a revered Quran reciter finds himself entrapped by the charms of a wealthy widow who seeks private lessons.
The Sailmaker's Widow of Vanga | أَرْمَلَةُ صانِعِ الأَشْرِعَةِ في فانْغا
In the border town of Vanga, a sailmaker's voluptuous widow teaches a young apprentice the art of stitching and much more.
The Sea Salt Gatherer
On the coast near Gaza, Youssef harvests salt the ancient way—until researcher Nadia comes to document his methods and discovers she's hungry for more than knowledge.
The Merchant's Widow of Kilwa | أَرْمَلَةُ التّاجِرِ في كيلْوا
In the wealthy trading port of Kilwa, a powerful merchant's widow takes her pleasure with the young captain who manages her late husband's ships.
The Spice Merchant's Daughter of Zanzibar | بِنْتُ تاجِرِ التَّوابِلِ في زَنْجِبار
In the fragrant spice markets of Zanzibar, a merchant's voluptuous daughter discovers forbidden pleasures with her father's trusted Arab business partner.
The Sultan's Concubine of Zanzibar | جارِيَةُ السُّلْطانِ في زَنْجِبار
In the palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar, a neglected concubine finds forbidden pleasure with the young palace guard who watches over her quarters.
The Swahili Poet's Muse of Pate | مُلْهِمَةُ الشّاعِرِ السَّواحِلِيِّ في باتي
In the ancient sultanate of Pate, a renowned poet finds his greatest inspiration in the forbidden arms of a noble's voluptuous wife.
Weymouth Harbour
Harbourmaster Brenda has managed Weymouth's waterfront for thirty years. When sailing school owner Marcus proposes partnership, the waters get deep fast.
Whitstable Oyster
Fourth-generation oyster fisherwoman Pearl works the beds her family has harvested for a century. When seafood buyer James needs authentic natives, she opens more than shells.
The Bed and Breakfast
Coastal retreat. Off-season rates. The innkeeper offers more than breakfast.