‘A major contribution to twenty-first-century
literature’ Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate and author of
Beloved  In the year 70 CE, nine hundred Jews held out for
months against the Roman army in ancient Israel. Only two women and
five children survived. Â Based on this tragic event, Alice
Hoffman weaves a spellbinding story about the lives of four bold
and remarkable women during desperate days of the siege of Masada,
when supplies are dwindling and the Romans are drawing near.
 Yael is the assassin’s daughter, Revka’s life has been
torn apart by the Romans, Aziza has been raised as a warrior and
Shirah is wise in the ways of ancient magic. All are dovekeepers,
and all are keepers of secrets – about who they are, where they
come from, who fathered them, and whom they love. The Dovekeepers
is Alice Hoffman’s masterpiece. Praise for The Dovekeepers
‘Hoffman is a writer of great perception and she captures with
precision the complexity of the relationships between the women,
their fear and guilt, their courage, their hunger for consolation
and companionship’ Guardian  ‘Fascinating . . .
Hoffman’s grasp of her subject compels respect’ Helen Dunmore,
The Times   ‘A book as monumental as its subject,
magical, moving, quite beautifully written and probably Hoffman’s
best. A genuine masterpiece’ Daily Mail  ‘I would
share the incredible creative power and intense imagination of
Alice Hoffman, whose novel The Dovekeepersshows just how far and
deep historical fiction can go’ Observer, ‘What Will Be
Under Your Tree This Christmas’ Â
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
Authors: |
Alice Hoffman
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
504 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-85720-544-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General
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LSN: |
0-85720-544-7 |
Barcode: |
9780857205445 |
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A Never to be Forgotten story
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 | Review
by: Karin A.
A powerful story about the women of Masada, their strength and tenacity. Beautifully written and well researched. A story that will stay with me forever.
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