A wonderful novel by writer Alexander Nemirovsky “Behind the Pillars of Melqart” immerses us in the world of the ancient Mediterranean of the 5th century BC. e. The most powerful state at that time was Carthage. His dominion extended to almost the entire coast of North Africa, southern Italy, Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula. But this was not enough for Carthage; its merchant and warships had already reached the coasts of Albion and Morocco. The young Carthaginian Hanno leads his ships on a new long journey beyond the Pillars of Melqart. Many dangers, discoveries and hardships, battles and amazing encounters await brave sailors.