The Palace of Darkened Windows by Mary Hastings Bradley

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Author Bradley, Mary Hastings, 1882-1976
Illustrator Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949
Title The Palace of Darkened Windows
Note Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Palace of Darkened Windows" by Mary Hastings Bradley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the exotic backdrop of Cairo, where the main character, Arlee Beecher, a young American girl, finds herself entangled in the complexities of cultural differences and societal expectations. As she navigates her surroundings, she interacts with various characters, including a captain of Turkish descent and other travelers, which hints at a narrative ripe with romance and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces us to Arlee, who is attending a social gathering at a hotel in Cairo. She quickly finds herself at the center of attention due to her striking beauty and charming demeanor. However, tensions arise as she engages in conversations with a young Englishman, who is visibly disapproving of her interactions with a local officer. The plot thickens with the introduction of the captain, who offers her a glimpse into the foreign culture and set of rules she is gradually discovering. As Arlee's attraction to the captain grows, so do the complications, setting the stage for a story that promises romance, conflict, and exploration of cross-cultural dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Egypt -- Fiction
Subject Harems -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 16054
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Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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