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Entisyyden varjo

By E. M. Hull
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The narrative opens with a nocturnal scene in a foreign port where three affluent acquaintances relax on a yacht and trade stories about a hasty ocean voyage taken to escape stultifying social life. Interpersonal tensions surface—marital boredom, rivalry, and mockery—alongside impulsive plans of travel. The perspective then shifts to a man who wakes from a convulsive fit to find his face bruised and bloodied in a mirror as memory returns. The remainder weaves social intrigue and personal dislocation, exploring the emotional fallout of sudden departures and the contrast between polished appearances and underlying unease.

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E. M. Hull

E. M. Hull was a British author known for her romantic novels set in exotic locales, particularly the Middle East. Her most famous work, "The Sheik: A Novel," published in 1919, played a significant role in popularizing the desert romance genre and has influenced numerous adaptations in film and literature. Hull's writing often explores themes of passion and adventure against the backdrop of the mysterious East. In addition to "The Sheik," she authored several other notable works, including "The Desert Healer" and "The Shadow of the East," which further showcase her distinctive style and fascination with the allure of the desert landscape.

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