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Book SynopsisA humane, open-minded voice shines across the centuries through these letters - witty, life-affirming, joyous, self-deprecating and utterly enchanted by Gordon's Arab neighbours in Egypt.
Trade ReviewHer cultural tolerance and curiosity made her one of her era's
most interesting Western commentators -- Toby Wilkinson * Telegraph *
A
lyrical,
sharply observed, often
humorous, politically aware account of nineteenth-century Egypt -- Katherine Frank
Her depictions show that even during this early period certain basic values existed that in a general way still guide behavior today in Egypt -- Andrea Rugh * Shepherd *
A lyrical, sharply observed, often humorous, politically aware account of nineteenth-century Egypt * KATHERINE FRANK *
