Mahir Salih's novel weaves history with personal struggle, telling an intimate yet sweeping story. During World War II, Nyla, a pregnant Iraqi woman, and her husband Amin flee Berlin amid Allied bombings. Along the way, they shelter Hilda, a Jewish widow hiding from the Gestapo. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey across Nazi-controlled Europe, the Middle East and finally Bombay. As they face cultural divides and the turmoil of war, their shared humanity becomes their strongest bond. Berlin-Baghdad-Bombay is a powerful tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the quest for safety and belonging.