The novel follows the story of a young Englishman, John, who is sent to the Middle East to work in the oil industry. He is sent to a small desert town in the middle of the desert, where he meets a mysterious woman, Zaida, who is the daughter of a local sheikh. John and Zaida quickly fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the cultural differences between them. John is a Christian, while Zaida is a Muslim, and their relationship is forbidden by both of their religions. John and Zaida must fight against the odds to be together, and they must also face the dangers of the desert, including bandits, sandstorms, and the ever-present threat of death. Desert Air is a story of love, adventure, and danger, set against the backdrop of the Middle East. It is a story of courage and determination, and of the power of love to overcome all obstacles.
By Robert Hichens · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 3 chapters