The Shadow of the East

<p><b>Barry Craven is an adventurous but troubled Englishman who after suffering a tragic loss suddenly becomes guardian to a young woman whom he eventually marries.</b> <i>The Shadow of the East</i> is a tumultuous story driven by one man's shame and need for redemption.</p><p>A wealthy Englishman Barry Craven has unexpectedly followed in his father's footsteps. Despite their strained relationship their personal lives have become intertwined. This leads to a shocking revelation that traumatizes Barry who is overwhelmed with guilt. When an old friend dies Barry is appointed guardian of his orphan daughter Gillian. He is shocked to discover that the child is a young woman and the two fall in love. Once their relationship begins it quickly suffers due to personal demons.</p><p>Like many of E.M. Hull's books <i>The Shadow of the East</i> has international appeal. It takes place in multiple countries and is infused with both Western and Eastern cultures. This is an enduring love story that highlights the challenges of two unlikely partners.</p><p>With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of <i>The Shadow of the East</i> is both modern and readable.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>