{"product_id":"9788412939866","title":"A THOUSAND MILES UP THE NILE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Thousand Miles Down the Nile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical romance novel that transports the reader to early 20th-century Egypt. When Farzaneh receives news of the kidnapping of her fiancé, a young Englishman from a wealthy family, she does not hesitate to embark on a risky journey up the Nile River. However, what drives her is not love, but a pent-up fury and the determination to face a destiny that others have decided for her. A fast-paced adventure where the exotic landscape and the dangers of the desert become the backdrop for a story of female empowerment and second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Farzaneh, a woman of firm character who, upon learning of her English fiancé's kidnapping, decides to travel from Cairo to the heart of Egypt to rescue him. As she makes her way down the Nile, she faces a hostile environment, conspiracies, and challenges that will put her intelligence and courage to the test. Far from being a damsel in distress, Farzaneh discovers that her motivation is not affection for her fiancé, but the desire to regain control over her own life. The journey becomes a voyage of self-discovery, where the exoticism of the Egyptian landscape and the dangers of the desert blend with romantic tension and the struggle for personal freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale empowerment in a restrictive historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure and survival in colonial Egypt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between social duty and individual freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey as a metaphor for personal transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower dynamics and love in an exotic and dangerous setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy historical romance novels with a strong, determined protagonist. It is also ideal for those looking for an adventure set in exotic locales, with a plot that combines mystery, action, and deep emotional evolution. Perfect for fans of authors like Kate Quinn or Lucinda Riley who appreciate historical rigor and female-driven narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh take on the historical romance genre, where the heroine acts out of her own agency rather than sentimentality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and evocative setting of early 20th-century Egypt, with its landscapes, customs, and colonial tensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn adventure plot with a brisk pace, full of twists and dangers that keep the reader's attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on female autonomy and the ability to rewrite one's own destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn entertaining and exciting read that combines romance, history, and action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cristina Mestre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Versátil, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Historical Romantic Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romántica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid offering within historical romance narrative that distinguishes itself with a complex protagonist who defies clichés. The author skillfully manages to combine adventure, exoticism, and emotional evolution, offering a read that hooks the reader from the very first chapter. Ideal for those looking for a novel that entertains while simultaneously inviting reflection on the role of women in adverse historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407194612059,"sku":"9788412939866","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841293986.jpg?v=1781849822","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412939866","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}