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Leopard in the Grass
997. Cover art by Cardiff
317 pages
First published January 1, 1951
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Desmond Stewart
38 books9 followers1924-1981.
Desmond Stirling Stewart was a British writer and journalist who spoke Arabic fluently and worked for many years in Baghdad, Beirut, and Cairo. He wrote a number of books about Egyptian and Arabic culture and history as well as several novels.
His main novels are 'The Leopard in the Grass' (1953), 'The Unsuitable Englishman' (1955), trilogy 'The Sequence of Roles', 'The Round Mosaic'(1965), 'The Pyramid Inch' (1966), 'The Mamelukes' (1968).
Desmond Stirling Stewart was a British writer and journalist who spoke Arabic fluently and worked for many years in Baghdad, Beirut, and Cairo. He wrote a number of books about Egyptian and Arabic culture and history as well as several novels.
His main novels are 'The Leopard in the Grass' (1953), 'The Unsuitable Englishman' (1955), trilogy 'The Sequence of Roles', 'The Round Mosaic'(1965), 'The Pyramid Inch' (1966), 'The Mamelukes' (1968).
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June 25, 2025
handsome, irrestible bike-riding blond young man in postwar Iraq. Causing havoc in the emotions and sexual desires of western and eastern residents alike. Outstanding in early queer literary exploration.
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