Al Mada Publishing House has published Mohsen Al Ramli’s new novel, “Bint Dijlah,” which is the second part of his novel, “The President’s Gardens,” but can also be read as a standalone novel. In his introduction to the novel, Al Ramli writes that “Bint Dijlah” follows what the British newspaper The Guardian published about Al Ramli’s previous novel, “The President’s Gardens.” Despite its local roots, its themes are also universal. It is a profound exploration of love, death, and injustice, and an affirmation of the importance of dignity, friendship, and the meaning of life amidst oppression. “Bint Dijlah” is a novel that documents the transformations of history and the consequences of bloody dictatorship, invasion, and occupation.