Consider this, in post war period, the Middle Eastern culture was simply more restrictive when it came to things that women were allowed to do.
Depicting the culture and blending it with modern ideas to deliver perfect characterization is a tricky task - this writer does that with a particular ease that one simply would not experience any flaws. The mysterious and charming desert of Egypt, the lush fields of Luxor and the fashionable streets of Cairo came alive through the writers artfully crafted narrative. The book turned out to be an absolutely delightful read. This book is no different in terms of being the perfect romance read. When I first read this author's works a few years ago, I found the perfect mix of what I wanted from a romance fiction. While there is a very thin line between a sensual and an erotic romance, majority of writers tend to jump that fence and end up writing truly erotic stuff while marketing them as sensual piece of fiction. Romance has always been a tricky genre for me - I prefer to read realistic, passionate and sensual romance. Still, how can she marry the son of the man who destroyed her father and brought shame on her family? Will coming home bring her love, or only danger and heartache?Ī compelling story of passion and intrigue – a novel that lays open the beating heart of Egypt. In spite of herself, the secret passion Aida harboured for him as a young girl reignites.
Then Aida is reunited with Kamel’s son, the captivating surgeon Phares, who offers her marriage. Yet Aida has not forgotten, and now she wants revenge against the man she believes betrayed her father – his best friend, Kamel Pharaony. Eight years have passed since her father, Ayoub, was framed for a crime he did not commit and died as a tragic result. When young nurse Aida El Masri returns from war-torn London to her family’s estate in Egypt, she steels herself to face the challenges ahead.
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