Edith M. Hull
The Sheik
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812217636
- author:
- Edith M. Hull
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 18.75 x 12.78 x 1.93 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sheik by E. M. Hull is a story of love and submission set against the exotic backdrop of the Algerian desert.
Diana Mayo, a young and independent woman, embarks on a daring horseback trek through the desert in search of adventure. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she is kidnapped by the powerful Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, who forces her into submission. As Diana tries to resist her captor's charms, she finds herself falling deeply in love with this dark and handsome stranger.
The power of love reaches across the desert sands, leading to a thrilling and unexpected conclusion that has captivated readers for generations. With its portrayal of social order and attitudes towards colonialism, female power, and independence, The Sheik remains a thought-provoking read that continues to resonate with readers today.