

Siwar Al Assad’s writing is where history, memory, and emotion converge. His works offer an eloquent blend of romance, suspense, and cultural insight—crafted with care, intellect, and humanism.


About Me
Siwar Al Assad is a multilingual Syrian-born author who has carved a distinctive literary path, writing in both French and English. Educated in Switzerland, Great Britain, and at the prestigious Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris, Siwar’s novels explore themes of love, identity, justice, and cultural preservation. His published works include the romantic thriller A Coeur Perdu, its English counterpart Guard Thy Heart, the historical epic Le temps d’une saison, and the homage Palmyre pour toujours. Beyond fiction, he contributed the preface to Pourquoi ils font le Djihad. Now based in London, he also leads the Arab News Network and the Aramea Foundation. His writing reflects his deeply held belief in dialogue, heritage, and the transformative power of storytelling.







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A Coeur Perdu is a thrilling, lyrical, and deeply human debut. Siwar Al Assad writes with emotional precision and philosophical depth.
An elegant English adaptation, Guard Thy Heart captures the emotional gravity of love, loss, and ethical awakening. A beautifully crafted novel.
A mesmerizing dive into the Roaring Twenties, Le temps d’une saison blends historical fiction with intrigue and self-discovery. Siwar’s storytelling is vivid and timeless.
Palmyre pour toujours is more than a tribute—it’s a plea to remember. Siwar Al Assad’s poetic call to preserve heritage is a must-read for lovers of cultural history.
Each of Siwar Al Assad’s books unveils a different layer of the human condition. His work is unified by compassion, depth, and an unwavering voice for peace.
Siwar Al Assad brings rare insight into the power of literature to heal, connect, and enlighten. His books are as thoughtful as the man behind them.
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