Harem

Harem
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9780743233552
ISBN-13 : 0743233557
Rating : 4/5 (557 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Harem by : Dora Levy Mossanen

Download or read book Harem written by Dora Levy Mossanen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rich in visual imagery, Harem vividly depicts the exotic bazaars and dangerous alleys of the city and palace chambers brimming with conspiracy and betrayal—as well as love and redemption. A seductive and intriguing journey from the humble Persian Jewish quarter to the fascinating world of shahs, soothsayers, eunuchs, and sultanas, Harem follows three generations of strong-willed and cunning women: Rebekah—a poor girl married to the abusive blacksmith, Jacob the fatherless—who emerges from her disastrous match with a mysterious brand between her breasts; Gold Dust, Rebekah's treasured daughter, who enters the opulent and perilous world of the harem and captivates the shah with her singing bones; and Gold Dust's daughter, the revered and feared albino princess Raven, who will one day rule the empire.


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