The royal shadow. Maaza Mengist

War gives rise not only to heroes. But also the heroines.

1935. Mussolini troops are about to enter Ethiopia. Recently, the orphaned Hut, the servant gets into the house of the officer Kidan and his wife Aster.

When the war, Hyut, Aster and other women do not want to simply bandage wounds and bury the dead. They know what they can do more for their country.

After the emperor goes into exile, Hyut comes up with a desperate plan in order to support the morale of the Ethiopian army. But the girl does not even suspect that in the end she will have to wage her own war as a prisoner of war of one of the most cruel and merciless officers of the Italian army...

an exciting heroic story, permeated by Shakespearean plays and the emotional intensity of ancient tragedies. < /p>