The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 2

"The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a historical fiction book that contrasts the lives of people in England and Egypt. It examines themes of love, standing by people, and what society expects of them. The story starts with Faith thinking about what she’s done in the past and how she’s living now, especially taking care of her father, and her feelings for David, an Egyptian she has not seen for three years. Her conversation with Soolsby hints at possible people who want to marry her, but she doesn’t want to because she is still responsible for her father and is waiting on David who she thinks will return. When Lord Eglington, a new politician, appears, deeper connections are produced, and the book reveals the complexities of love and standing by people during an era when societal roles affect their decisions and futures.