- Title:
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The Dovekeepers
- Written by:
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Alice Hoffman
- Read by:
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Aya Cash; Tovah Feldshuh; Jessica Hecht; Heather Lind
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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16
- Duration:
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19 hours
- Published:
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September 01 2015
- Available Date:
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September 01 2015
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781489054708
- Genres:
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Fiction; Historical Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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International bestselling author
'Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty-first century literature.'
Toni Jordan, author of Addition
The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman’s masterpiece.
The lives of four sensuous, bold and remarkable women intersect in the year 70AD, in the desperate days of the siege of Masada, when supplies are dwindling and the Romans are drawing near. All are dovekeepers, and all are keepers of secrets – about who they are, where they come from, who fathered them, and whom they love.
There is Yael, the assassin's daughter whose heartbreak leads to her true path in the ruins of the desert; Revka, the baker's wife who loses her dearest treasure on earth and yet finds the strength to protect her family; Aziza, the warrior's beloved who leads a secret life not even those closest to her could imagine; and Marit, beautiful witch of Moab, a woman as loyal as she is dangerous.
'Ambitious ... the suspense ... keeps you barreling forward The Dovekeepers pack[s] a timeless emotional punch.'
Elle
'Hoffman births literature from tragedy ... a story of strong, intelligent women wedded to destiny by love and sacrifice ... intriguingly complex ... An enthralling tale rendered with consummate literary skill.'
Kirkus Reviews
'Hoffman makes ancient history live and breathe in this compelling story ... This is both a feminist manifesto and a deeply felt tribute to courageous men and women of faith, told with the cadence and imagery of a biblical passage.'
Booklist
'I am still reeling from The Dovekeepers – from the history Alice Hoffman illuminates, from the language she uses to bring these women to life. This novel is a testament to the human spirit and to love rising from the ashes of war. But most of all, this novel is one that will never be forgotten by a reader.'
Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author
'The women, each with her own secrets and talents, powerful lovers and magical spells, soon develop a loyalty so fierce that they are willing to sacrifice everything for each other and the children they are entrusted with. Hoffman can tell a story and knows about creating compassionate characters.'
Publishers Weekly