E. M. (Edith Maude) Hull
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The Sheik (1919) is a romance novel by English author E.M. Hull. Written while the author's husband was serving in the Great War, The Sheik launched Hull's career as a bestselling author of romance fiction, selling millions of copies following the release of a 1921 film of the same name. Part of a tradition of Orientalist fiction, The Sheik has proven as controversial as it has been popular, and serves now as a reminder of the ways in which British...
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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Barry Craven is an adventurous but troubled Englishman who, after suffering a tragic loss, suddenly becomes guardian to a young woman whom he eventually marries. The Shadow of the East is a tumultuous story driven by one man's shame and need for redemption.
A wealthy Englishman, Barry Craven, has unexpectedly followed in his father's footsteps. Despite their strained relationship, their personal lives have become intertwined. This leads to a shocking...
