Publisher's Synopsis
The Sheik is a classic romantic novel written by E. M. Hull. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around a headstrong British woman named Lady Diana Mayo, who is on a trip to the Sahara Desert. She is captured by a powerful Arab leader named Ahmed Ben Hassan, also known as the Sheik. Despite her initial resistance, Lady Diana finds herself drawn to the Sheik's charisma and strength. As their relationship develops, they must navigate cultural differences and societal expectations to find love and happiness. The Sheik is a timeless tale of forbidden love and adventure that has captivated readers for generations.The first modern romance novel, and the basis for Rudolph Valentino's film.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
