Inside the grand, shared riad known as Dar Al-Malagha, Lalla Al-Ghalia’s peaceful life begins to crumble. Her husband, Al-Hashimi, falls victim to a cunning merchant who steals all their goods and gold, plunging the family into sudden ruin. As angry lenders flood the riad and gossip spreads through the alleys, the dark presence of the fortune-teller Taja fuels the fire with spiteful joy. Lalla Al-Ghalia must confront shame, betrayal, and rising danger to protect her home and her young son in a world where honor can collapse overnight.
