Shadows of the Wall

In the shadow of walls both seen and unseen, two lives intertwine against the backdrop of one of the world’s most divided landscapes.

Miriam, a young woman from Jerusalem, dreams of a life beyond her family’s expectations. Ahmed, a Palestinian boy from across the checkpoint, carries the hope of building bridges—literal and symbolic—that can connect people torn apart by conflict. From their first encounter in a crowded market, their story unfolds across years of stolen glances, whispered promises, and impossible choices.

As war tightens its grip, their love is tested by separation, exile, and silence. From the alleys of the Old City to the ruins of Gaza and the uncertain refuge of Berlin, Miriam carries with her the memory of Ahmed—through letters, dreams, and the child who bears his eyes. Each chapter of their journey asks the same can love survive where walls are built to divide?

Shadows of the Wall is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and resilience. It is about the courage to hope when hope feels forbidden, the power of memory when silence threatens to erase, and the fragile bridges we build to carry us through the darkest times.

For readers drawn to intimate, character-driven stories set against powerful historical and political backdrops, this novel offers both heartbreak and the possibility of healing.