In particular , the characterisation of two Egyptians , the millionaire Hilmi Maroudi and the lower caste guide , Hassan the Dragoman , has won acclaim .
Author Charles Hamilton never visited Egypt , and the authenticity of many of the descriptions and scenes in this series are remarkable .
The characterisation of two Egyptians , the millionaire Hilmi Maroudi and the lower caste guide , Hassan the Dragoman , has won acclaim .
Author Charles Hamilton never visited Egypt , and the authenticity of many of the descriptions and scenes in this series are remarkable .