Letters from Egypt
From Shelf: My Eland Collection
Reveals a woman of courage, humour and passion. - Kathleen Frank
In 1862, Lucie Duff Gordon left her husband and three children in England and settled in Egypt, where she remained for the rest of her short life. Seeking respite from her tuberculosis in the dry air, she moved into a ramshackle house above a temple in Luxor, and soon became an indispensable member of the community. Setting up a hospital in her home, she welcomed all - from slaves to local leaders. Her humane, open-minded voice shines across the centuries through these letters - witty, life-affirming, joyous, self-deprecating and utterly enchanted by her Arab neighbours.
RRP: £12.99
Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN: 9781780600383
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