
A BESIEGED HEART Melina threw up her dull but safe job in a solicitor's office and answered an advertisement for a secretary/companion to a rich American. Mrs Schuster was travelling to Morocco and Melina had always wanted to see the country, but her job was short-lived, for when they reached Tangier. Mrs Schuster found herself a more interesting companion of the opposite sex. Alone in Tangier, love and danger were the last things Melina expected to find. But when a desperate Englishman dressed as an Arab burst into her room begging her to hide him, Melina's life was changed forever, she suddenly finds herself plunged into a fantastic adventure. Before she quite realized what had happened, Melina herself was disguised as an Arab, stalking the forbidden streets of the exotic Arab quarter... attempting a perilous rescue in a hotbed of intrigue... hazarding her heart to a daring, mysterious stranger, hostage to a love that was dangerous....
When Melina accepts a position as a companion in Morocco, she finds herself thrust into a high-stakes situation after a mysterious stranger seeks refuge in her room. Melina, a former office worker seeking a change of pace, must navigate the unfamiliar and volatile environment of Tangier after her employer abandons her. She is forced to adopt a disguise and enter the dangerous Arab quarter to assist a man whose motives and identity remain obscured. The narrative follows her transformation from a sheltered secretary to an active participant in a complex web of intrigue and romantic tension.
Readers frequently highlight the fast-paced nature of the plot and the classic romantic tropes employed throughout the story. Discussion often centers on the dramatic shift from the protagonist's mundane life to the high-stakes environment of Tangier. Critics note the focus on atmospheric world-building, which emphasizes the exoticism of the setting to heighten the sense of danger. The balance between the central romance and the suspenseful elements remains a frequent point of interest for those familiar with the author's extensive body of work.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1969-01-01
Publisher:
Pyramid Books
ISBN-10:
0090014707
ISBN-13:
9780090014705
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