Desert Royal – Jean Sasson (Second Hand)

Author: Jean Sasson
Title: Desert Royal
Format: Paperback
Category: Non-Fiction / Middle Eastern Studies / Women’s Issues
Language: English

Desert Royal continues Jean Sasson’s documented account of life inside Saudi Arabia’s royal family, focusing on the experiences and struggles of Princess Sultana. Written in an accessible, narrative-driven style, the book provides insight into social, cultural, and political realities rarely visible to outsiders.

Book Overview

Following the revelations of Princess and Daughters of Arabia, this volume explores Princess Sultana’s continued fight for women’s rights within a restrictive and deeply traditional society. Set against a backdrop of political unrest and social change, the story examines privilege, repression, and resistance within Saudi Arabia.

This updated edition includes a new chapter and a letter from Princess Sultana herself, adding further context to the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality faced by women across the region.

Key Topics Covered

• Life within Saudi Arabia’s royal family
• Women’s rights in conservative societies
• Cultural traditions and social constraints
• Political tension and social change
• First-hand personal accounts

Condition

Second Hand – Good.

• General shelf and handling wear
• Light edge wear to covers
• Minor surface marks visible
• Pages intact, complete, and readable
• No loose or missing pages

Additional Information

• ISBN: 978-0-553-81694-5
• Includes a new chapter and a letter from Princess Sultana
• Published by Transworld Books
• Part of Jean Sasson’s Princess series