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The Gabriel Hounds
The Gabriel Hounds
Author: Mary Stewart
THE GABRIEL HOUNDS, like Mary Stewart's previous bestsellers, is rich with authenticity, warm and lively people, and a story line that will hold you fast till the very end. Against the exotic backdrop of the Middle East is unfolded the tale of Christy Mansel, a spirited young Englishwoman who pays an unexpected visit to an eccentric old aunt...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780688016654
ISBN-10: 0688016650
Publication Date: 6/1967
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow Co
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Book Description

It's all a grand adventure when Christy Mansel unexpectedly runs into her cousin Charles in Damascus. And being young, rich, impetuous, and used to doing whatever they please, they decide to barge in uninvited on their eccentric Great-Aunt Harrietdespite a long-standing family rule strictly forbidding unannounced visits. A strange new world awaits Charles and Christy beyond the gates of Dar Ibrahim"Lady Harriet's" ancient, crumbling palace in High Lebanonwhere a physician is always in residence and a handful of Arab servants attends to the odd old woman's every need.

But there is a very goodvery sinisterreason why guests are not welcome at Dar Ibrahim. And the young cousins are about to discover that, as difficult as it is to break into the dark, imposing edifice, it may prove even harder still to escape . . .
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This was the first Mary Stewart book I ever read and I fell in love with her writing. Wonderful writer, wonderful characters!
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A fun read for the beautiful descriptions of the middle east. So-so adventure plot, with twists that were kind of far-fetched, but entertaining. Not as good as the Moonspinners.
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Standard Stewart fare, with a plucky young woman facing danger.
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It was a good book.It is about dogs!


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