Orient Express

A journey to Greece transforms the protagonist's life, revealing the complexities of history and cultural influences between East and West. As a Florentine aspiring historian and archaeologist, he navigates London's publishing scene in the early 1970s and unexpectedly encounters key figures shaping the post-colonial Near East. His exploration of the Silk Road deepens his understanding of Western civilization's roots, illustrating how Hellenism has fertilized Asian culture, ultimately suggesting that the West is an offspring of Asia.