The Shadow of the East (Paperback or Softback)

Barry Craven is an adventurous but troubled Englishman who, after suffering a tragic loss, suddenly becomes guardian to a young woman whom he eventually marries. The Shadow of the East is a tumultuous story driven by one man’s shame and need for redemption.

A wealthy Englishman, Barry Craven, has unexpectedly followed in his father’s footsteps. Despite their strained relationship, their personal lives have become intertwined. This leads to a shocking revelation that traumatizes Barry, who is overwhelmed with guilt. When an old friend dies, Barry is appointed guardian of his orphan daughter, Gillian. He is shocked to discover that the child is a young woman, and the two fall in love. Once their relationship begins, it quickly suffers due to personal demons.

Like many of E.M. Hull’s books, The Shadow of the East has international appeal. It takes place in multiple countries and is infused with both Western and Eastern cultures. This is an enduring love story that highlights the challenges of two unlikely partners.

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E.M. Hull (1880 - 1947), also known as Edith Maude Henderson, was a London-born romance writer. She spent much of her youth traveling the globe, which would later inspire her future works. Hull began her writing career in the 1910s, with her first and most renown novel, The Sheik (1919). It was an international success that made her one of the most celebrated authors of the time. The story was so popular it was adapted into a feature film starring Rudolph Valentino, followed by the sequel, The Sons of the Sheik.