She who sleeps : A romance of New York and the Nile

Barry Cumberland, a handsome and impulsive New Yorker, abandons a lively evening at his club and plunges into a sudden mountain storm, racing his prized Rolls‑Royce toward a solitary house that glimmers through the gloom. The opening chase sets a tone of restless adventure, as the darkness seems to chase him while memories of a distant, almost idealized place flicker in his mind. His solitary drive across treacherous roads and a narrow bridge introduces a world where the modern city’s comforts clash with untamed nature, hinting at an inner yearning for something beyond the familiar.

The house he spots on the ridge is more than a waypoint; it becomes a symbol of a mysterious woman whose presence will link the bustling streets of New York with the timeless allure of the Egyptian Nile. As Barry battles the elements, the story promises a romance that weaves together daring travel, cultural contrast, and the pull of a love that feels both inevitable and elusive.