02226cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500220014426400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800260038352013890040953400450179865300210184385600430186499900170190715721UtSlPG20260610133353.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aConquest, Joan,d1883-194114aThe Hawk of Egypt 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-27  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Hawk of Egypt" by Joan Conquest is a novel written in the early 20th century. It is set against the backdrop of Egypt, bringing to life a rich tapestry of cultural and historical elements as it follows the journey of Damaris Hethencourt, a young woman navigating the complexities of love, identity, and adventure in a foreign land. The narrative hints at her interactions with intriguing characters, including the enigmatic Hugh Carden Ali, as well as the allure and dangers of the vibrant Egyptian marketplace.  The opening of the story introduces us to Damaris as she explores the bustling bazaar of Cairo, accompanied by her bulldog, Wellington. The vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and aromas of the market paint a picture of her surroundings and the cultural dynamics at play. As she navigates the crowd, her attention is drawn to Hugh Carden Ali, whose mixed heritage and poised demeanor intrigue her. The narrative foreshadows a burgeoning romance while touching on themes of social norms and personal struggle, especially as they pertain to Damaris’s quest for adventure amidst the vibrant chaos of the East. The stage is set for dramatic interactions, cultural clashes, and the exploration of identity, making for a compelling beginning that invites readers into a rich world of emotional and societal complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEgypt -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15721  c57109d57109