Hassan; or, The Child of the Pyramid: An Egyptian Tale

"Hassan; or, The Child of the Pyramid: An Egyptian Tale" by Charles Augustus Murray is a historical fiction that throws readers into the life of Hassan, a teenager growing up in an Arab tribe deeply rooted in the Egyptian landscape, until he uncovers a shocking truth about his parentage. The story kicks off with Hassan finding out he’s not actually the son of Sheik Sâleh, the tribe's leader, which sends him spiraling into a quest to understand where he truly comes from. Facing questions of who he is and where he belongs, Hassan must leave behind everything he’s ever known and venture into the unknown, determined to uncover the secrets of his past and find his real family. This historical tale emphasizes identity, heritage, and self-discovery.