Nights of Plague

Set in April 1900 on the fictional island of Mingheria in the Ottoman Empire, the narrative unfolds amidst a devastating plague that ignites existing tensions between the Muslim and Orthodox Greek populations. As a quarantine expert arrives to contain the outbreak, he faces resistance from locals and the inept governor. A shocking murder complicates efforts, leading to escalating chaos and a complete breakdown of order. With warships blockading the island, the inhabitants must confront the epidemic and their own divisions, reflecting timeless themes of conflict and resilience.