Ismail Kadare is an Albanian novelist and poet. He is known worldwide as an outstanding contemporary writer. He is a Knight of the Legion of Honor, a laureate of the Prince of Asturias Prize, and the first winner of the Man Booker International Prize.

The mysterious Palace of Dreams lies at the center of a vast empire. For centuries, its servants have been collecting and interpreting the dreams of each of the Sultan's subjects. They must find a sign sent by higher powers that will become the key to the ruler's fate. The scion of a noble family, Marc-Alem, enters service in this powerful Palace. Moving through its circles, he unwittingly finds himself drawn into events that shake both the empire and his family.

Author: Ismail Kadare
Publishing House: Polyandria No Age
Year: 2021
Number of pages: 255
Cover type: hardback
Translator: Vasily Tyukhin
Country of origin: Albania
Age group: 16+