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In this sweeping tale of intertwined lives, a young Englishwoman named Faith grapples with duty, longing, and the promise of a distant love who has vanished into the Egyptian desert. While her steadfast friend Soolsby offers pragmatic counsel, Faith’s thoughts drift between the expectations of marriage and the lingering hope that the man she cares for will return, bearing the weight of both cultures she straddles.
Set against the quiet English countryside and the looming mysteries of Egypt, the story explores how personal choices echo across continents. As Faith confronts familial obligations and the pull of a world far beyond her village, listeners are drawn into a richly rendered portrait of resilience, unspoken yearning, and the fragile balance between tradition and the call of adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (269K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1932
A Canadian-born novelist who found fame in London, he wrote historical romances packed with drama, politics, and vivid settings. His books, including The Seats of the Mighty and The Weavers, made him a widely read popular author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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