Scheherazade
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The Silence of Scheherazade
On an orange-tinted evening in September 1905, Scheherazade is born to an opium-dazed mother in the ancient city of Smyrna. At the very same moment, a dashing Indian spy arrives in the harbour with a secret mission from the British Empire. He sails in to golden-hued spires and minarets, scents of fig and sycamore, and the cries of street hawkers selling their wares. When he leaves, seventeen years later, it will be to the heavy smell of kerosene and smoke as the city, and its people, are engulfed in flames. But let us not rush, for much will happen between then and now. Birth, death, romance and grief are all to come as these peaceful, cosmopolitan streets are used as bargaining chips in the wake of the First World War.
Scheherazade's Last Tale
In the heart of ancient Persia, where opulent silk drapes the walls of a royal palace and the air is thick with intrigue, Scheherazade faces her final night. After 1001 tales spun to save her life from the wrath of King Shahryar, she stands on the precipice of fate, her heart as tangled as the intricate tapestries that adorn the Sultan’s chambers. On the cusp of dawn, she must draw upon all her wisdom and storytelling prowess to unveil a treacherous plot that could plunge the kingdom into chaos—one that involves the cunning Grand Vizier and a cast of characters from her own tales, including the fabled Ali Baba. As she begins her last story, Scheherazade deftly intertwines the threads of reality and fantasy, leading her listeners through the enchanted gardens of her imagination and the dark recesses of cursed caves filled with treasure. Each vivid landscape reveals not only the magic of her narrative but also the perilous stakes of her own life. With her sister Dunyazad by her side, she crafts a tapestry of suspense, where every twist and turn holds the power to save her from the Sultan’s sword or doom them all to despair. In “Scheherazade’s Last Tale,” the art of storytelling becomes a potent weapon, wielded by a woman who knows that mercy can be found in the most unexpected places. As the clock ticks down to her fateful appointment with the Sultan, Scheherazade must navigate courtly drama and betrayal, weaving plots that reveal the true nature of loyalty and love. With each word, she draws the King deeper into her narrative, blurring the lines between truth and fiction, and forcing him to confront the treachery lurking within his own palace. Rich in suspense and enchantment, this frame story celebrates the timeless power of narrative, reminding us that stories can change hearts and minds, and perhaps even save a kingdom. Will Scheherazade’s final tale be her salvation or her demise? As the last echoes of her voice fill the air, readers will be captivated by a world where every story holds a secret, and mercy awaits those brave enough to listen. Enter a realm where the magic of storytelling reigns supreme, and discover if Scheherazade can outmaneuver fate with the very tales that have kept her alive.
Scheherazade's Night Out
Author: Craig Shaw Gardner
language: en
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Release Date: 2021-09-25
Attend, beloved listeners, to the tale of Scheherazade, whose magical stories are her only defense against mad kings, evil djinn, and an unspeakable mother-in-law... For truly it will take a silver tongue to save a pretty neck. From New York Times bestselling author Craig Shaw Gardner, the rollicking conclusion to his outrageous Sinbad series. The other Sinbad, Ali Baba, Aladdin, and friends are trapped in an enchanted cavern. But the fearless heroes soon find their way into the Palace of Beautiful Women, where they meet Queen Scheherazade, whose husband has the nasty habit of cutting off his wives' heads.