: In a society dominated by men, Amira assumes her father’s role as a translator, a profession of vital importance for the transfer of scientific and philosophical knowledge.

: The narrative is described as a series of interconnected stories, similar to the "petals of a jasmine flower".

: The book highlights the struggles and agency of women in the Middle Ages.

, published in late 2020 by Editorial Almuzara , is the debut historical novel by Córdoba-born author and philologist Pilar Cabrera Laguna . Set during the 13th-century Spanish Reconquista, the book explores the cultural and linguistic shifts of the era through a feminine lens. Plot and Setting

is an educator with a degree in Classical Philology from the University of Barcelona, specializing in Latin Language and Literature. Her academic background deeply informs the historical rigor and linguistic focus of the novel. She currently resides in Córdoba and teaches Spanish, Latin, and Greek.