At the heart ofthe novel - thefate of a woman, bornandraised inBaghdadat the beginning ofthe last century.This is the storyof herlove shehas carriedthroughout his life, despite themany trials.Strongspiritand devotedto their childrenevery dayshefights forthem andtheir existence.The novel is setagainst the backgroundof historical events inIraq during theOttoman rule,thenin Israel.The coloringof the East,displacementshannywith the colorsof lifeeasternJewry,isthe originalityof the novel.According tomanycritics andreaders,"Victoria"-the best novelS.Michael.