Continues the story begun in The Sheik with the next generation, the twin sons of Ahmed ben Hassan and Lady Diana Mayo.
E. M. Hull Books
This author became renowned for her exotic romances set in Algeria, drawing inspiration from her extensive travels. Her distinctive style features vivid descriptions and passionate narratives that immerse readers in worlds of adventure and romance. Her works delve into themes of desire, cultural encounters, and the search for identity in foreign landscapes. The author masterfully captures the era's atmosphere, offering a captivating glimpse into early 20th-century life.
Diana Mayo is young, beautiful, wealthy--and independent. Bored by the eligible bachelors and endless parties of the English aristocracy, she arranges for a horseback trek through the Algerian desert. Two days into her adventure, Diana is kidnapped by the powerful Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, who forces her into submission. Diana tries desperately to resist but finds herself falling in love with this dark and handsome stranger. Only when a rival chieftain steals Diana away does the Sheik realize that what he feels for her is more than mere passion. He has been conquered--and risks everything to get her back. The power of love reaches across the desert sands, leading to the thrilling and unexpected conclusion. One of the most widely read novels of the 1920s, and forever fixed in the popular imagination in the film version starring the irresistible Rudolph Valentino, The Sheik is recognized as the immediate precursor to the modern romance novel. When first published there was nothing like it: To readers the story was scandalous, exotic, and all-consuming; to such critics as the New York Times the book was "shocking," although written with "a high degree of literary skill." In the author's native England, the bestselling book was labeled "poisonously salacious" by the Literary Review and banned from some communities. But the public kept reading. The influence of The Sheik on romance writers and readers continues to resonate. Despite controversy over its portrayal of sexual exploitation as a means to love, The Sheik remains a popular classic for its representation of the social order of its time, capturing contemporary attitudes toward colonialism as well as female power and independence that still strike a chord with readers today.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature accessible through large print editions. This initiative aims to assist individuals with impaired vision, ensuring they can enjoy and engage with classic texts more comfortably.
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. It reflects the publishing house Megali's commitment to making classic literature more approachable and easier to read.
