Linda Lambert

This is an overall well-written book that examines a number of current social and politician issues in Egypt. The author takes the reader through the streets of Egypt in a well-described journey of discovery. The story is that of a young woman with strong connections to Egypt (mother is Egyptian and father is an archaeologist) back to the place of her childhood where she discovers an ancient diary which could overturn notions of beliefs of all of the major religious groups and the role of women in this society.

The author did a great a great job describing the area and introduced the reader to some interesting characters which she plans to explore in two more books in this trilogy. I am looking forward to reading them to see where Justine's curiosity takes her.

I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway.… (mehr)

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