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Set in 19th century Egypt, this romantic adventure tells the story of a young woman who risks everything for the love of a dashing adventurer. Conquest's vivid descriptions of the Egyptian landscape and culture bring the story to life, while her lively characters and exciting plot keep the reader turning pages. A thrilling and captivating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United…mehr

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Set in 19th century Egypt, this romantic adventure tells the story of a young woman who risks everything for the love of a dashing adventurer. Conquest's vivid descriptions of the Egyptian landscape and culture bring the story to life, while her lively characters and exciting plot keep the reader turning pages. A thrilling and captivating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Joan Conquest was an early 20th-century British author known for her adventurous and often exotic romance novels. Born in the late 19th century, Conquest's work is characterized by her vivid portrayal of foreign landscapes and dramatic storytelling. While detailed biographical information is scant, her literary output suggests a fascination with other cultures, which is reflected in her most well-known work, 'The Hawk of Egypt' (1922). In this novel, Conquest transports readers to the deserts of North Africa, combining elements of romance with the mysterious allure of the East, a trope common among her contemporaries, which catered to the public's appetite for escapism and the exotic. Her work, though not at the forefront of literary discussions today, provides insight into the perspectives and imaginings of other cultures that prevailed in the popular British literature of her time. Conquest's flair for drama and evocative settings has captured the interests of readers looking for tales of adventure and passion set against the sweeping backdrops of far-flung locales. However, modern readings of her work encourage critique through postcolonial lenses, as her writings exhibit the typical orientalism and romanticization prevalent in her era.