Blue Crystal Literary Magazine Unveils “Kingdoms of Desire”

November 18, 2025

— A Magnificent Historical Novel by the author George Zamalea

(Isstories Editorial):- Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Nov 17, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Blue Crystal Literary Magazine proudly announces the international release of Kingdoms of Desire, a sweeping historical and psychological novel by acclaimed author George Zamalea, now available worldwide through Amazon, Google Play Books, Kobo, Payhip and many more.

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A powerful work of imagination and historical reflection, Kingdoms of Desire transports readers to the dawn of the 19th century, unfolding a tale of passion, identity, and destiny that traverses continents and empires. The novel follows Gysbert van Laan, a young man born into mystery, tragedy, and privilege, whose journey from slavery to nobility collides with the tumultuous politics of the Napoleonic era and the reign of King George III.

Blending the grandeur of classic European literature with the tension of a psychological thriller, Zamalea constructs a vivid world where power, faith, and love are interwoven with betrayal and vengeance. From the plantations of Virginia to the royal courts of England and France, Kingdoms of Desire captures the restless spirit of a man determined to uncover the truth about his family, his birth, and his destiny.

“It’s a book of memory and justice,” says Zamalea. “I wanted to explore the ways history shapes desire — and how desire, in turn, rewrites history.”

Published by Blue Crystal Literary Magazine (UK), Kingdoms of Desire represents a milestone in contemporary literary fiction — a novel of rich characterisation, intricate narrative design, and philosophical depth. The book’s cover design by Saheb SK adds to its artistic distinction, merging historical texture with modern visual elegance.

Kingdoms of Desire is officially catalogued and archived by the National Library of New Zealand and the National Library of Australia, under the respective Ministries of Education — marking its recognition as a work of international cultural and literary significance.

About the Author

George Zamalea is a novelist, playwright, surrealist, and short story writer based in California, USA. Known for his philosophical prose and cross-cultural imagination, Zamalea’s works delve into the complexity of human experience, spanning history, psychology, and myth. His fiction has appeared in literary journals and anthologies across the globe.

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