Song of Ancient Lovers

Award-winning Colombian author Laura Restrepo explores themes of love, desire, and human history by retelling the legendary love story of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon within a contemporary setting. Through the journey of a young writer traveling from South America to Africa, the narrative unveils the enduring influence of this myth across time and cultures, blending the real with the mythical. Ethereal and evocative, the story highlights the connections that transcend boundaries of time and geography, celebrating the universal power of love.