
E. M. (Edith Maude) Hull
Edith Maud Hull was a British writer of romance novels, typically credited as E. M. Hull. She is best known for The Sheik, which became an international best seller in 1921. The Sheik is credited with beginning a revival of the "desert romance" genre of romantic fiction. Hull followed The Sheik with several other novels with desert settings, such as The Shadow of the East, The Desert Healer, and The Sons of the Sheik.

The Sheik: A Novel
In a land of endless sand, an independent woman's journey takes an unforeseen twist when she finds herself captive to a mysterious desert nobleman, sparking a fiery dance between defiance and desire.
By E. M. (Edith Maude) Hull

The Desert Healer
In the stunning landscape of early 20th-century Algeria, a reclusive Englishman saves a troubled woman, setting off a journey of tangled pasts and budding passion.
By E. M. (Edith Maude) Hull

The shadow of the East
Amidst the allure of Japan, a tangled web of love and clashing cultures forces difficult decisions with far-reaching effects.
By E. M. (Edith Maude) Hull