Desert Love - Conquest, Joan
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Jill looked at the East! At her feet sat huddled groups of women, just bundles of black robes, some with discs about their necks, some with chains or golden crescents upon the forehead, all wearing the burko [yashmak or face veil] covering the entire face with the exception of the eyes, and held in position between the eyebrows by the quaint tube-shaped selva, fastening it to the tarhah, the flowing black veil which nearly touches the ground behind, covers the head, and pulled down to the eyebrows leaves just the beautiful dark eyes to be seen, glancing up timidly-in this case-at the…mehr

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Jill looked at the East! At her feet sat huddled groups of women, just bundles of black robes, some with discs about their necks, some with chains or golden crescents upon the forehead, all wearing the burko [yashmak or face veil] covering the entire face with the exception of the eyes, and held in position between the eyebrows by the quaint tube-shaped selva, fastening it to the tarhah, the flowing black veil which nearly touches the ground behind, covers the head, and pulled down to the eyebrows leaves just the beautiful dark eyes to be seen, glancing up timidly-in this case-at the golden-haired, blue-eyed girl above them. Men of different classes stood around, or squatted on their heels upon the ground, all in flowing robes of different colouring and various stages of cleanliness, some with heads covered in turbans, some with the tarboosh, others with the kahleelyah or head handkerchief, all chattering with the exception of the higher classes and the Bedouins, the latter clothed in white, with the distinctive thong of camel's hair wound about the head covering, arms folded and face passively serene, looking as though they had stepped right out of the Old Testament on to the fly-ridden, sunbaked station of Ismailiah;
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Joan Conquest was a British author known for her exotic romance novels set in the early 20th century. Her writing career flourished during an era when the genre of romantic fiction was evolving, captivating audiences with tales of faraway lands and passionate encounters. One of her better-known works, 'Desert Love' (1920), showcases her talent for vividly portraying the landscape and allure of the Middle East. In this novel, Conquest crafts a story that intertwines the destinies of an Englishwoman and a charismatic sheikh, a narrative that reflects the era's fascination with Orientalism and the escapism offered by such literary works. Conquest's novels are often characterized by their rich descriptive prose, keen attention to detail, and the ability to transport readers to the settings she so elaborately describes. While much of her personal life remains shrouded in mystery, there is no doubt that Joan Conquest's contributions to the genre of romantic fiction have paved the way for modern storytelling, intertwining the thrills of adventure with the pursuit of love. Her works resonate with readers who long for narratives set against historical backdrops, making her an enduring figure in the romance literary canon.