The Palace of Darkened Windows by Mary Hastings Bradley
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Author | Bradley, Mary Hastings, 1882-1976 |
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Illustrator | Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949 |
Title | The Palace of Darkened Windows |
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Summary | "The Palace of Darkened Windows" by Mary Hastings Bradley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the exotic backdrop of Cairo, where the main character, Arlee Beecher, a young American girl, finds herself entangled in the complexities of cultural differences and societal expectations. As she navigates her surroundings, she interacts with various characters, including a captain of Turkish descent and other travelers, which hints at a narrative ripe with romance and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces us to Arlee, who is attending a social gathering at a hotel in Cairo. She quickly finds herself at the center of attention due to her striking beauty and charming demeanor. However, tensions arise as she engages in conversations with a young Englishman, who is visibly disapproving of her interactions with a local officer. The plot thickens with the introduction of the captain, who offers her a glimpse into the foreign culture and set of rules she is gradually discovering. As Arlee's attraction to the captain grows, so do the complications, setting the stage for a story that promises romance, conflict, and exploration of cross-cultural dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Egypt -- Fiction |
Subject | Harems -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 16054 |
Release Date | Jun 13, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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