7 stories
The Yemeni Honey | عسل اليمن
The finest honey in the world comes from Yemen. She smuggles it out. He wants to buy her entire supply. What he offers in exchange is unexpected.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المُضَعَّفِ | The Lesson of the Geminated Verb
A drummer in medieval Aden learns the grammar of doubled letters through الفعل المضعف, where repetition creates rhythm.
دَرْسُ القَسَمِ | The Lesson of the Oath
A warrior in medieval Yemen learns the grammar of solemn vows through القسم, as oaths bind stronger than chains.
دَرْسُ أَوْزَانِ الفِعْلِ | The Lesson of Verb Patterns
A musician in medieval Sana'a learns the grammar of rhythm through أوزان الفعل, where patterns create harmony.
The Perfume Maker of Yemen | عَطّارُ اليَمَن
In ancient Sana'a, a master perfume maker discovers that his most intoxicating creation is the passion he shares with a voluptuous Yemeni noblewoman.
The Spice Merchant of Aden | تاجِرُ التَّوابِلِ في عَدَن
In the bustling port of Aden, a wealthy spice merchant discovers passion with a voluptuous Ethiopian beauty he purchases to free, only to find freedom in her arms.
The Spice Trader's Beloved of Aden | مَعْشُوقَةُ تَاجِرِ التَّوَابِلِ في عَدَن
In the bustling port of Aden, a wealthy spice trader discovers that the most intoxicating spice is the Ethiopian beauty who runs his warehouse.