Desert Royal: Princess 3 (Princess Series, 3) - Softcover

Sasson, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553816942 ISBN 13: 9780553816945

Publisher: Bantam, 2004

Synopsis

In Princess, readers were shocked by Sultana's revelations about life in Saudi Arabia's royal family. Royal women live as virtual prisoners, surrounded by unimaginable wealth and luxury, privileged beyond belief, and yet subject to every whim of their husbands, fathers, and even their sons. Daughters of Arabia featured Sultana's teenage daughters, determined to rebel but in very different ways.

And now, in Desert Royal, Sultana's fight for women's rights in a repressive, fundamentalist Islamic society, has an extra sense of urgency. The threat of world terrorism, the gathering strength of religious leaders and the discontent of impoverished Saudis are threatening to topple the comfortable world Sultana has known. But an extended family 'camping' trip in the desert brings Sultana and her relatives face to face with their nomadic roots, and nourishes her will to carry on the fight for women's rights in all Muslim countries.

This updated edition contains an all-new chapter as well as a letter from Sultana herself, encouraging all women to take up the struggle for freedom for their abused sisters throughout the world.

About this title

From the Author:

In touch with readers of "Sultana's" stories
If you are reading this third book about Sultana, I know you are a true believer in justice for all women. And, I hope that along the way, you are enjoying a second benefit as you learn about the true lives of women who are hidden behind black veils of secrecy.

Although I have already written detailed comments under "Princess" and "Daughters," I did want to "appear" with "Desert Royal," since so many of my readers have told me that this is their favorite of the three books about "Sultana." I have no explanation for this, other than this extraordinary woman tends to "grow" on you. Whatever the reason, I am very pleased and grateful to you all.

And, if you have finished reading the book, the Princess & I ask that, if at all possible, you all try to help another woman in need. And if you'll only look, you'll find women in need in every country, including the West. If nothing else, please write to people in your government and ask that help be given to the mothers who have lost their children to their Saudi fathers. Little girls such as Heidi, featured in this book, should not be forgotten. Even as I write this, I cringe, thinking of how that little girl, and so many other little boys and girls like Heidi, are missing, and crying for, their mothers. And, how their mothers, such as Margaret McClain, are crying for their children. Surely, this most important issue should receive instant attention from all governments...

Thanks so much for caring,

Jean Sasson

Book Description:

Reissue of the third gripping instalment of Princess Sultana's 'life behind the veil' revelations by the author of the bestselling Princess and Daughters of Arabia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0553816942
• ISBN 13: 9780553816945
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 336