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A vivid tapestry of nineteenth‑century Cairo unfurls, immersing listeners in bustling bazaars, clattering donkey‑boys, and the glitter of Nubian cavalry beneath the shadow of the palace. The streets pulse with color and sound—singers, chess players, and hawkers offering cool sherbet—while a lone Englishwoman, determined and steely‑tongued, navigates this exotic maze on a secret mission.
Her purpose is singular: to meet a powerful figure known as Nahoum, whose name whispers through the city’s rumors. As she threads through crowds and encounters a flamboyant fortune‑teller, the tension builds, hinting at personal stakes tied to past tragedies and an uncertain future. Listeners are drawn into her inner conflict, feeling the weight of history and the promise of revelation that lies just beyond the palace doors.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K 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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