The dovekeepers is alice hoffmans most ambitious and mesmerizing novel a tour de force of imagination and research set in ancient israel, In 70 c.e nine hundred jews held out for months against armies of romans on masada a mountain in the judean desert, According to the ancient historian josephus two women and five children survived, Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally in a stress free way, Also at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated
- ISBN 13
- 9780857205445
- Publisher
- Simon And Schuster
- Book Description
- In 70 ad, nine hundred jews held out for months against armies of romans ona mountain outside the judean desert, masada. Two women and five children survived. Based on this tragic event, the dovekeepers is a spellbinding tale of four extraordinary women in the desperate days of the siege. Each has come to masada by a different path.
yael's mother died in childbirth, and her father, an expert assassin, never forgave her for that death. revka, a baker's wife, watched the brutal murder of her daughter: her young grandsons are rendered mute by what they have witnessed. Aziza is a warrior's daughter, a fearless rider and marksman who finds passion with a fellow soldier. Shirah is wise in the ways of ancient magic, a woman with uncanny insight and power and as loyal as she is dangerous.
- What's In The Box
- 1x Book
- Language
- English
- Format
- Paperback
- Author
- Alice Hoffman
- Publication Date
- 01/08/2012
- Number of Pages
- 512
