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Historical Romance

The Marquis Who Hated Women

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  • 1977 first published
  • 155 pages
  • 5 editions
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Published in 1977, The Marquis Who Hated Women is a historical romance novel by Barbara Cartland. Much of the action takes place in Egypt. It features Shikara and Marquis. It deals with antiquities.

36 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

It runs to roughly 155 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Marquis Who Hated Women

As the ship rocked violently Shikara clung to the Marquis' lapel with a frantic grip. "I am afraid," she said. "I cannot help it--I have always been afraid in a storm "It's all right," he said soothingly. "It's quite understandable in -- a woman!" Then he felt her body stiffen, and with an effort she released her grip. "I'm sorry," she said. For suddenly she knew that she should never have allowed herself to be so weak in his presence. Now that he had seen that she was just like any other frail woman, Shikara despairingly wondered if he could ever love her as she so desperately wished.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

  • Shikara
  • Marquis

Subjects

  • Historical Romance
  • Foreign Affairs, fiction", Antiquities
  • Fiction"
  • Antiquities

Quick answers

Who wrote The Marquis Who Hated Women?

The Marquis Who Hated Women was written by Barbara Cartland and first published in 1977.

What genre is The Marquis Who Hated Women?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Marquis Who Hated Women?

The median edition has 155 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Marquis Who Hated Women?

Readers who like it often enjoy Del Amor Y Otros Demonios, The Persian Boy and The Sheik.

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