The Doctor of Aleppo: A Novel

The Doctor of Aleppo is a gripping and intimate account of the Syrian civil war, told through the eyes of an American journalist and her Swedish lover, who become embroiled in the conflict after their friend is wounded at a street protest.

As the violence escalates, they cross paths with a renowned surgeon who risks everything to tend to wounded protesters, including his nephew branded an insurgent by the government.

But when the doctor's humanitarian activities are discovered by a vengeful secret police officer, their lives are put in danger, and the journalist and her lover find themselves drawn deeper into the war.

This powerful and moving book offers a personal perspective on the devastating conflict, highlighting the impact of war on individuals and communities, and the resilience and courage of those who risk everything to help others.