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Stepping Across the Desert

Stepping Across the Desert

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10h 18min
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Published: 12/3/2025
Historical Fiction

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In 1832 Algeria, the enslaved Englishwoman Rowena, known as Fatia, clings to hope amidst a harsh reality. Her fate intertwines with Christophe, an enigmatic Englishman wrestling with his conscience, who takes her on a perilous journey to freedom. Their escape from North African captivity into the rigid society of London years later sparks a complex dance of hidden identities, past traumas, and burgeoning love. As Rowena confronts the scars of her enslavement and Christophe grapples with his own secrets, including a hidden child, they must navigate societal scrutiny, family intrigues, and the ghosts of their past to forge a future together, challenging notions of freedom, identity, and love across cultures. Comparable works include Outlander

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