A new book, At the Turning of the Wall, draws its inspiration partly from the wonders of Machu Picchu. The magnificent megalithic structures at Peru’s Machu Picchu form the background inspiration for this new fantasy by Australian-Armenian author Arthur Hagopian.
A thousand years ago, a mysterious people set about building a megalithic city within a city, and named it Quatzatollen.
Driven by the urge to unravel its secrets Golod, a popular teacher and accomplished builder, embarks on a quest, trailed by Miraqanda, an accidental traveler, a lost, victimized youth seeking redemption.
The trek turns out to be far from a walk in the park, each milestone and signpost leading them into greater serendipity, the serendipity helping forge the bond between the two disparate characters.
Golod and Miraqanda will eventually stumble upon the city, but find out that its massive gate is opened only once a year, its access restricted to children.
And birds. They can fly at will over the walls: who can stop them?
