The novel “There is something hidden in it” by the writer Nihal Samaha is an interesting social comedy novel whose events take place in the house of “Teta Zuzu” in Zamalek.
The protagonists of the novel unite around a single goal: the jewelry, or more accurately, the stolen goods. The events of the novel unfold, and we find its protagonists in a state of attack and retreat.
Tamim and Nadine and a traditional marriage.
Tamim, a 32-year-old with a classic, traditional appearance, marries his cousin Nadine, a stunningly beautiful 28-year-old. Upon returning from their honeymoon, which Tamim found rather bored than Nadine, who thoroughly enjoyed herself, they discover their apartment is flooded and requires repairs for at least a month. Forced to stay at the home of Nadine's grandmother, Zuzu, who herself has been hospitalized for therapy sessions, they are forced to seek shelter.
-A treasure in Grandma "Zuzu's" house
Nadine's grandmother owns a large house in the Zamalek district and strongly advises Nadine to take care of it while she and Tamim are staying there. The story unfolds, intertwining Tamim's work and his interactions with colleagues with Nadine's outings and friends. Tamim discovers hidden jewelry in his grandmother's house, and Nadine also finds some hidden items. They keep these things secret from each other, concealing the jewelry and other items they've found. The events unfold in a comedic and humorous manner, filled with bizarre situations.
-The return of Grandma "Zuzu"
Nadine's grandmother returns home to find that Nadine and Tamim have revealed the secret of the jewelry. She then learns its location after they hid it and agreed to sell it and split the proceeds. Grandma Zuzu devises a clever plan to retrieve the jewelry from the house, and the story unfolds as she begins to dispose of it with a well-thought-out scheme. Grandma Zuzu then decides to stop such illegal activities, but will she truly stop, or will Nadine revert to her old ways? The reader will discover the answer by reading the novel.
