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The novel / Oud Adani, by the author / Ali Al-Maqri, presents a rich human story set in the multicultural city of Aden. The novel revolves around a mysterious Frenchman, named Michel or François, who escapes his country's war and arrives in Aden to live under a new identity. There, he immerses himself in the city's magic, follows the dreamy "Mama" who represents Aden's conscience and guide, and the voice of "Shama," the Jewish singer who sketches the city's features. Aden, with all its diversity and threatened memory, becomes a main character in the novel, where the Frenchman participates in its struggle against occupation and traces its lost history, including the Jewish shopkeeper who keeps the secrets and feelings of its people. The novel weaves between magic, love, and revolution, seeking the meaning of homeland in a city that was a refuge for everyone.