Dreamers of the Day

DREAMERS OF THE DAY follows Agnes Shanklin, a modest Ohio schoolteacher, who travels to Egypt in 1921 and finds herself amid the pivotal events of the Cairo Peace Conference, shaping the modern Middle East. Through her eyes, readers gain insight into the historic negotiations that led to the creation of several Middle Eastern nations, blending historical detail with personal discovery. With elegant storytelling, Mary Doria Russell explores the complex origins of today's geopolitical landscape, making history both compelling and accessible.