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The House of the Prophet is a historical novel set in nineteenth century Cairo. The novel tells the story of the love affair between the Englishman, Tait, and the Egyptian, Aya. Tait is a member of the British Royal Engineers who is stationed in Cairo during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Aya is the daughter of the Sheikh of al-Azhar, the most prestigious mosque in Egypt. The novel is based on the true story of Tait and Aya.; 8vo; 275 pages.