Who Follows In Their Train? A Syrian Romance

By Mary Caroline Holmes

Book Overview

Who Follows In Their Train? A Syrian Romance is a novel written by Mary Caroline Holmes. The story is set in Syria and follows the life of a young woman named Leila. Leila is the daughter of a wealthy Syrian merchant and has grown up in a life of luxury. However, when her father dies, she is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to secure her family's financial future.As Leila navigates her new life as a wife, she meets a group of American missionaries who are working in Syria. These missionaries introduce her to new ideas and ways of living that challenge her traditional beliefs. Leila becomes drawn to their way of life and begins to question her own beliefs and values.As the story unfolds, Leila finds herself torn between her duty to her family and her desire to live a more fulfilling life. She must navigate the cultural and societal expectations placed upon her while also following her heart.Who Follows In Their Train? A Syrian Romance is a story of love, loss, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of a changing Syria. It explores themes of tradition, religion, and cultural identity, and offers a unique perspective on the Syrian way of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163771635
• ISBN13: 9781163771631
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"