"La favorita del Mahdi by Emilio Salgari tells the story of a young woman named Amina who falls into the captivity of the magical Mahdi, the leader of the Sudanese Muslims. Against the background of political and religious conflicts, turbulent events and dangers that surround the history of Egypt and Sudan of the end 19th century, the main character will go through trials, losses and a deep inner rethinking. This exciting book reveals the complexity of interpersonal relationships, the value of faith and devotion, as well as the inner strength that each person can discover in the most difficult moments of his life."