In this gripping novel of adventure and romance, American heiress Elinor goes on a tour of the Middle East to escape the confines of her life back home. In Damascus, she meets Hassan, a charismatic Bedouin prince who whisks her away on a daring journey through the desert, pursued by enemies and beset by danger at every turn. As Elinor learns more about Hassan's world and his people, she is torn between her love for him and the demands of her privileged upbringing. A classic tale of forbidden love and exotic adventure.

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