In this astonishing novel, Zainab Fawwaz weaves the threads of ancient history into an epic work brimming with excitement and emotion. "King Cyrus" is not merely the biography of a great Persian king; it is the tale of a strange birth and a turbulent upbringing, beginning with a terrifying prophecy that terrified his fanatical grandfather, prompting his mother, Mandan, to flee with him away from his brutality. Cyrus is raised by a poor shepherd, far from his inherited throne, before fate places him on the path of wars, conspiracies, and conflicts that will make him a legendary king who changes the course of history. It is a novel about destiny and glory, about love and betrayal, and about a man born to rule against all odds.

زينب فواز (1846–1914م) أديبة وروائية لبنانية–مصرية. كتبت أول رواية عربية بعنوان «حسن العواقب». دافعت عن حقوق المرأة في مقالاتها وكتبها. وكانت من رائدات الحركة النسائية العربية.