Houses behind the Trees

Set in a small Egyptian Delta village, the novella explores the intricate social and sexual tensions within a tightly-knit community. The narrative reveals how the characters' intertwined pasts influence their current lives, emphasizing the lack of privacy and the pervasive impact of secrets. Through finely crafted prose, El-Bisatie delves into the complexities of human relationships and the haunting nature of memory in a setting where every action is scrutinized.