Into Suez

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The narrative explores the complexities of a British couple's troubled marriage against the backdrop of historical conflicts, linking the Suez Canal War to contemporary Middle Eastern wars. Told through the eyes of their daughter, the story unfolds via her mother's diary, revealing Ailsa Roberts as a spirited young woman drawn to Mona, an officer's wife, during their journey to Egypt. As Ailsa navigates her feelings and the pervasive racism of the time, her husband's misguided attempts to protect her lead to unforeseen and tragic repercussions.