9781334494116 - The Jewel of Asia: A New Musical Comedy in Two Acts (Classic Reprint) di Engländer, Ludwig (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Pierre Lerouge, an artist forced by circumstance to take a job as a waiter. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in the world of Simoon Pasha, a powerful and eccentric Turkish Minister of Police. The Pasha has twelve wives, and Pierre finds himself drawn into the complex dynamics of his domestic establishment, navigating a world of intrigue, wealth, and exotic customs. The author explores themes of love, ambition, and identity within the framework of a vibrant and colorful story. The book offers a glimpse into the diverse social landscape of 19th-century Paris and the alluring, yet often dangerous, allure of the East. The richly detailed descriptions and intricate plot lines provide readers with a captivating exploration of a period in history when the boundaries of cultures and societies were beginning to shift. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.