{"product_id":"this-fiery-night-by-joan-vatsek-very-good-1959-hc-314-pgs-harper-brothers","title":"This Fiery Night by Joan Vatsek (Very good, 1959, HC, 314 pgs, Harper \u0026 Brothers)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good condition: dust jacket has wear; light wear on cover; pages unmarked; some age-toning; small stain on page edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis Fiery Night\u003c\/span\u003e is a historical novel set in Cairo, Egypt, during the rise of Egyptian nationalism and the collapse of the monarchy in the early 1950s. It depicts a turbulent, decadent society driven by political upheaval, espionage, and corruption, culminating in the violent \"Cairo fire\" incident.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe story explores the tense, final days of British influence in Egypt before the rise of Nasser, covering various societal levels from the aristocracy to revolutionaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a, \"Egypt for the Egyptians\" narrative, where characters are caught between political, personal, and romantic crises. The story features a diverse cast including a wealthy American widow, a British-trained police chief, a cynical English engineer, and various Egyptian revolutionaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faith Books23","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48413498409187,"sku":"6437","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3303\/7027\/files\/20260305_125556.jpg?v=1772745635","url":"https:\/\/faithbooks23.com\/products\/this-fiery-night-by-joan-vatsek-very-good-1959-hc-314-pgs-harper-brothers","provider":"Faith Books23","version":"1.0","type":"link"}