The Sultan Bonaparte

Set in Cairo during 1799, this audiobook explores General Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign, which is pivotal to his rise as Napoleon. In a tense closed-door meeting at the Saladin citadel, Bonaparte grapples with the murder of three Egyptian women by French soldiers, facing pressure from his generals and his commitment to honoring Islamic customs. As he consults Generals Kléber and Menou, their spirited dialogue reveals divergent views on Islam and the complexities of colonial power, leading to an unexpected resolution. Authored by Ahmed Youssef, a noted expert on the Egyptian campaign and translator of key historical texts, this narrative blends serious themes with moments of humor and irony.