The Image, the Icon, and the Covenant

The narrative centers on Ibrahim, who grapples with regret after abandoning Mariam and his aspirations for wealth and success. Thirty years later, he returns to Ramallah, driven by a desire to reconnect with his past and find Mariam. His journey, which spans the West Bank and Israel, introduces him to his son Michael, who possesses spiritual insights. The novel intricately blends themes of love, loss, and the quest for identity, while also reflecting on broader issues of liberation and the Palestinian experience.