Letters from Egypt: illustrated Edition

Letters from Egypt as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition.

In the heart of 19th-century Egypt, where the golden sands stretch endlessly beneath an unforgiving sun, a bold and curious woman sets sail on the Nile, her pen capturing the pulse of a land both ancient and ever-changing. Lady Lucie Duff Gordon, exiled by illness but embraced by the warmth of the Egyptian people, writes letters that bring to life a world far beyond the grand monuments and towering pyramids.

From the bustling markets of Cairo, where merchants call out in rhythmic Arabic, to the tranquil waters of the Nile, where feluccas glide under moonlit skies, she unveils the unseen—the daily struggles of peasants, the wisdom of Sheykhs, and the unbreakable spirit of those living under Ottoman rule. Her words paint vivid portraits: a desert hunter aiming his rifle at a gazelle, a woman veiled in mystery bargaining in the souks, a caravan of Bedouins disappearing into the dunes.

But this is more than a traveler’s account. It is a fearless and deeply personal exploration of humanity, justice, and survival. She becomes a healer among the sick, a friend to the forgotten, and a witness to the political tensions simmering beneath Egypt’s surface. Each letter pulses with adventure, insight, and a rare, unfiltered glimpse into a world few Westerners ever truly understood.

Step aboard her dahabieh, feel the wind off the Nile, and journey with her through Egypt’s timeless landscapes. Letters from Egypt is not just a book—it is an invitation to see, hear, and feel a country as it once was, through the eyes of a woman who lived it.

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Release date

Audiobook: 19 March 2025