![]() ![]() ![]() Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. In contrast to the affection and easy camaraderie amongst the women, she relates a history of appalling oppressio She tells of her own life, from her turbulent childhood to her arranged marriage - a happy one, until her husband decided to take a second wife - and of the lives of her sisters, her friends and her servants. For the sake of her daughters, she decided that it was time for a woman in her position to speak out about the reality of life for women in her country, whatever their rank. ![]() Sultana' is a member of the Saudi royal family, closely related to the King. Hidden behind the veil, she is a prisoner, her jailers her father, her husband, her sons. She has no freedom, no vote, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. But in reality she lives in a gilded cage. She has gold, palaces, swimming-pools, servants, designer dresses galore. hink of a Saudi Arabian princess and what do you see? A woman glittering with jewels, living a life of unbelievable luxury. You must know me only as Sultana, for I cannot reveal my true name for fear that harm will come to me and my family for what I am about to tell you. "In a land where Kings still rule, I am a Princess. ![]()
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