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In ancient Mesopotamia, a fierce war‑lord and his raiders terrorize the plains, demanding tribute and enslaving the local populace. Their relentless march brings them to Orak, a modest settlement by the Tigris.
Faced with inevitable invasion, the villagers reject flight and instead conceive a bold defense: construct a towering wall to shield them from the marauding forces. Supported by an estranged warrior and his beloved, a wise slave girl, the community embarks on the massive undertaking, bonding in the face of looming conflict.
The novel chronicles the villagers’ struggle, the political tensions of the era, and the transformative impact of building the first walled city—an act that heralds a new age of civilization in the Bronze Age Near East.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Sam Barone
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