Intro. The state of Al-Sarin is an ancient empire where golden domes reflect the desert sun, and the fate of women is decided behind carved screens. Three great families - Al-Mahir, Zanari and Hashim - rule the country, bathing in wealth and intrigue. The rest of the people are sand under the feet of their steeds. Women from noble houses hide their faces under silk, their words are rare, and their looks are more valuable than rubies. Bracelet, earring, ring - a gift can be a confession, an offer or... Curse.
Heroine: Together with her family, she comes to the Hashimov palace in the south, among the sand roses, for the marriage ceremony of her younger sister Sabia. The groom is young Nasir, the heir to the house of Hashim.
Kamal ibn Hashim is the uncle of Nasir, the brother of the head of the clan, and is rumored to be the executioner. He survived the battles where others fell, and returned with a body covered with scars and eyes full of ruthless peace. He fulfills the secret will of the family: punishes, cleanses, silences.