Black Coffin: Saedi crime novel and drama

Summary

dramatic novel “The Black Coffin.” Its events revolve around an orphan from Upper Egypt who is involved in the crime of excavating and selling Pharaonic antiquities, which leads to a bloody conflict. The novel explores in detail the process of excavating graves and the Egyptian culture’s reliance on the jinn (spirits) to fight the jinn, the guardian of the treasure. The story takes place in an atmosphere of suspense and excitement as different characters become involved in the crime, leading to a violent and destructive conflict that claims the lives of many people. The novel reflects the challenges faced by the Egyptian people in maintaining their daily livelihood, and the difficulties faced by the security forces in protecting and preserving the Pharaonic heritage.