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Brand
Scribner
Type
ABIS_BOOK
Mpn
145161747X
PublicationName
ABIS_BOOK
ISBN
9781451617474
Book Title
Dovekeepers
Publisher
Scribner
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2011
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.7 in
Author
Alice Hoffmann
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Psychological, Romance / Historical / General, General, Historical, Jewish
Item Weight
23.7 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
512 Pages

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Over five years in the writing, The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman's 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. Based on this tragic and iconic event, Hoffman's novel is a spellbinding tale of four extraordinarily bold, resourceful, and sensuous women, each of whom 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 village baker's wife, watched the horrifically brutal murder of her daughter by Roman soldiers; she brings to Masada her young grandsons, rendered mute by what they have witnessed. Aziza is a warrior's daughter, raised as a boy, a fearless rider and an expert marksman who finds passion with a fellow soldier. Shirah, born in Alexandria, is wise in the ways of ancient magic and medicine, a woman with uncanny insight and power. The lives of these four complex and fiercely independent women intersect in the desperate days of the siege. All are dovekeepers, and all are also keeping secrets--about who they are, where they come from, who fathered them, and whom they love. The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman's masterpiece.

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Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
145161747x
ISBN-13
9781451617474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038391172

Product Key Features

Book Title
Dovekeepers
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Psychological, Romance / Historical / General, General, Historical, Jewish
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Alice Hoffmann
Format
Hardcover

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Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
23.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"In her remarkable new novel, Alice Hoffman holds a mirror to our ancient past as she explores the contemporary themes of sexual desire, women's solidarity in the face of strife, and the magic that's quietly present in our day-to-day living. Put The Dovekeepers at the pinnacle of Hoffman's extraordinary body of work. I was blown away." - Wally Lamb, author of The Hour I First Believed, "In her remarkable new novel, Alice Hoffman holds a mirror to our ancient past as she explores the contemporary themes of sexual desire, women's solidarity in the face of strife, and the magic that's quietly present in our day-to-day living. Put The Dovekeepers at the pinnacle of Hoffman's extraordinary body of work. I was blown away." -- Wally Lamb, author of The Hour I First Believed, "Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty - first century literature." --Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate in Literature, "Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty - first century literature." -Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate in Literature, "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, author of Sing You Home, "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, author of Sing You Home
Lccn
2011-018099
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Lc Classification Number
Ps3558.O3447d68 2011
Copyright Date
2011

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  • by debra9765
    17 Feb, 2020

    I love this book!

    I am a huge fan of this author, and this book is truly wonderful. It is a joyous look at the magic and mystery of women. Their ability to prevail. Their ability to survive. Their ability to celebrate life. Their ability to bring forth life and their happiness when they do. Under any circumstances. I love tales of the ancient world. And this book literally has everything! You will love it! I highly recommend it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • by solodude
    13 Feb, 2019

    Fabulous copy of an amazing book

    This is my favourite book of many years. The writing is exquisite, the storyline half fiction half history. Lovely copy beautifully kept and signed.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: j.thompson

  • by cz202
    14 Aug, 2023

    The Dovekeepers

    I’m in the process of reading this book. I love the characters. Don’t know how it will end.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by rkkilzer
    17 Jun, 2015

    Great book

    I really liked the book. It was well written and you felt like you were there. There were things I didn't know about the history that were reveled to the reader.

  • by lukyjinks
    21 May, 2015

    Diffrent view from a top of masada

    It was a good read. The perspective of women at Masada.This is a view not generally seen about this subject. it will touch you heart and soul. i hope you enjoy as much as I did.

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