The Shadow Of The East - Paperback - 9781419182242

The Shadow of the East is a novel written by E. M. Hull, first published in 1921. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Louise Larking, who travels to Egypt with her father. While there, she falls in love with a handsome and mysterious Egyptian man named Ahmed Ben Hassan, who is the leader of a powerful tribe.As Louise and Ahmed's relationship deepens, she becomes more and more entangled in the politics and culture of Egypt. She must navigate the complex social norms and expectations of both English and Egyptian society, and confront the prejudices and biases that threaten to tear them apart.The novel is a romance that explores themes of cultural difference, colonialism, and the clash of civilizations. It is also a thrilling adventure story, as Louise and Ahmed face danger and intrigue at every turn.Overall, The Shadow of the East is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the complex history of Egypt and the Middle East.What folly! And lashing him with her tongue she renewed her fruitless efforts. But Craven scarcely heeded her. His eyes were fixed on the little white face on the pillow, and he was praying desperately that she might be spared to him, that his punishment might not take so terrible a form. For the change in her appalled him. Slight and delicate always, she was now a mere shadow of what she had been. If she died!--he clenched his teeth to keep silent--must he be twice a murderer? O Hara San's blood was on his hands, would hers also--....This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Edith Maude Hull
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 17, 2004
• | Number of Pages: 228 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1419182242
• | ISBN-13: 9781419182242