The Prince Who Was a Thief

A master thief raised by Yussef, Julna blends bold daring with a hidden sense of rightful destiny. He infiltrates Mustapha's palace, torn between love for Yasmin and the burden of his true lineage. His street-smarts and charm push the plot toward a legitimacy-shaping rebellion.

A seasoned thief who raised Julna, Yussef pairs protective loyalty with pragmatic crime. He guides Julna through palace schemes while grappling with where true loyalty lies. His calculated risks and care for Julna anchor the story's moral center.

Daughter of Mustapha, Yasmin is betrothed to Hedjah but drawn to Julna and the Pearl. She embodies royal duty and personal longing, torn between political expectations and love. Her choices influence the fate of Tangiers and its crown.

A street acrobat and thief who steals the Pearl, Tina is quick-witted and resourceful. Her evolving feelings for Julna pull her between self-interest and loyalty, shaping the heists and creating tension with Yasmin. She proves brave under pressure and pivotal to the plan.

An agent of Mustapha who hires Yussef to eliminate Hussein and manipulate the throne, Mokar embodies the palace’s political scheming. His machinations drive the conflict toward its climactic turn, testing the loyalties of those around him.

The regent who clings to Tangiers’ throne, Mustapha uses fear and intrigue to maintain power. His schemes are challenged as Julna’s true lineage surfaces and the palace rebels against his rule.

The Prince of Algiers arrives with the Pearl of Fatima, threatening to raze Tangiers if the gem is not recovered. His presence escalates the stakes and intensifies the city’s political drama.