Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
A fractured land. A shared humanity. A search for a lasting solution.The Sinai Signatures is a work of historical fiction inspired by Dr Peter J. Hill’s experience with BP (British Petroleum) in Cairo between 1978 and 1982, during a period of profound political and diplomatic change in the Middle East.Set against the backdrop of the Camp David Peace Accords, the novel follows BP employees John Doble and Martin Jameson as their professional lives in Egypt bring them into contact with the political, diplomatic and human realities surrounding the Israeli Palestinian conflict.The story moves between the world of international energy and the complex politics of the region. Oil exploration, diplomacy, government interests and personal relationships become intertwined as the characters witness events that would shape the Middle East for decades to come.Drawing on historical events from the late nineteenth century through to the modern conflict, the novel explores the consequences of decisions made by governments, diplomats and political leaders. The chronology at the beginning of the book provides historical context, while the narrative uses fictional characters and situations to examine the human consequences of events including the creation of Israel, the Nakba, the 1967 Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the Camp David process and the continuing conflict in Gaza and the Occupied Territories.At the centre of the story is the enduring question of whether a conflict shaped by generations of fear, distrust, hatred and revenge can ultimately be resolved. John and Martin reflect on their experiences decades later, considering what might have been done differently and what might still be possible. Their conversations seek to understand not only the political decisions of the past, but also the human behaviour that continues to drive the conflict.Blending historical events, political drama, personal experience and the world of international energy, The Sinai Signatures offers a fictional perspective on one of the most enduring conflicts of the modern era.Ultimately, the book considers whether two peoples can find a way to live alongside one another through trust, negotiation, democracy and mutual recognition, and whether a long term political settlement can offer a route beyond the cycle of conflict.
