The novel deals with the early period of Romans in the middle and west of Algeria and eastern Morocco. Through imaginary memories, it tracks the first trials of the Amazigh to face the Roman existence before Christ. Anir, the handsome Amazigh young man, met Sanis, the daughter of military commander Aurelius, when the Roman army passed by Deriu town on its way to defeat thr rebellion of the Amazigh Kingdom of Masisilia.

Sanis will like the young man who will give her basket of roosted chestnut as a gift. As a reward, she will invite him to visit the city of Arto.

Through its intensive events, the novel reflects the pains of the people and their hop that the sun of freedom will rise in their country, referred to as Goddess Thafosht,, that Master Masin asked to be delivered to  Anir; the symbol of salvation. As incidents move on, we discover the love of some Amazigh wise me for reading and philosophical arguments. The Amazigh Maser Masin will tell his smart young student about the necessity of facing thr Roman occupation. Anir will Leave the country and head to Arto, as a step toward achieving his tutor`s ambitions, and on the other side, he was motivated by his hidden love for the beautiful Roman lady, When Anir arrived at Arto, he managed to find a job in a workshop for manufacturing iron windows after searching for a long time. His good work caused him struggles by the commander of Roman Guard, Marius, who did not accept the idea that An Amazigh can be a professional blacksmith. Therefore, Maruis decides to kill Anir, who succeeded in saving his life miraculously, despite Maruis several attempts. Nevertheless, he was sent to prison, and a new Amazigh will come to life after Sanis got pregnant from Anir.