From Cairo to Baghdad… Politics intertwined with beauty, and power clashed with the heart. In a legendary procession, “Qatar al-Nida,” the daughter of the powerful Wali, Khawari, from Egypt, was brought to Baghdad to become the wife of the Abbasid Caliph, Mut’ad. This marriage was a major political maneuver to solidify the nation’s power after the devastating defeat suffered by the Caliph at the hands of the Khawari army. Qatar al-Nida arrived laden with gifts and the splendor of the Khawari state, but her husband, the Caliph, remained suspicious, determined to betray her and eliminate the influence of her father. However, her captivating beauty and intellectual prowess turned the scales. Mut’ad fell under her spell, finding himself torn between his political ambitions and his love for her. In this engaging and suspenseful narrative, Muhammad Saeed al-Ariyan recounts this historical period, highlighting the profound impact of wealth and women on the course of history and the making of decisions.