The Lamp in the Desert

The Lamp in the Desert is a novel written by Ethel M. Dell, an English author. The story revolves around Louise Gerard, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England and move to the harsh and unforgiving desert of India with her husband, Martin. Martin is a British officer who is stationed in a remote outpost in the desert, and Louise struggles to adjust to the new and unfamiliar environment.As she tries to make a life for herself in the desert, Louise is drawn to the mysterious and enigmatic figure of Hassan, a local Arab horse trader. Despite warnings from her husband and others to stay away from him, Louise finds herself irresistibly drawn to Hassan and his way of life.As tensions rise between the British and the local Arab tribes, Louise finds herself caught between two worlds and two men. She must navigate the complex and dangerous landscape of the desert, and ultimately make a choice that will determine her fate.The Lamp in the Desert is a gripping and romantic tale of love, adventure, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the exotic and treacherous Indian desert.1919. Dell, British writer, began writing at a young age. Most of her stories were ones of passion and love set in India and other British colonial possessions. The story begins: A great roar of British voices pierced the jeweled curtain of the Indian night. A toast with musical honors was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers������� mess. The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide. Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense. Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military center, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.