The Falcon & the Dove
by Bonnie Vanak

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Book Review: A Desert Love...for all time
Summary: 5 Stars

American Archeologist Elisabeth Summers is finally in Egypt, the subject of her fascination. Her uncle, Nahid Wilson, is not what she expected. She really thought she would be more welcome, and able to use her formidable talents on the Amarna dig, not shoved into a clerk's role. Archeology is Elizabeth's life, for at an early age at her father's side, she learned the ins and outs, and now hopes to continue in her own right. The ruins she is standing near are a clue to what she really seeks. Only her Uncle Nahid is aware of her secret quest, and has offered to help her. Desolate yet beautiful Amarna, once the capital of Akhenaten, could hold the hope for a cure to her Nana's illness beneath its sands. The golden disk, The Almha, was made for Akhenaten but taken back by Kiya and hidden in the sands surrounded by mystery and legend. If tales of cures inscribed on the back are true, it may hold the promised recipe.

This fabled past is a shadow in the lives of these two people and the strife of this time. The plunder of ancient sites for wealth and fame, a young American woman looking for a remedy, a ferocious sheikh protecting his heritage, and a greedy uncle all come together to give the reader a daring story of ancient passions and timeless love. Past hatreds, jealousies, and present suspicions clog the path Jabari and Elizabeth must find to the love that was destined for them long ages ago.

If you want a truly exciting read, say hello to Bonnie Vanak! She has written a book set in the times of the British exploitation of Egyptian wealth, and flown with it to new heights. Taken from history, she has woven a tale of legendary proportions around the Pharaoh Akhenaten, whose rule is hidden in the mists of time. Amarna, and its artifacts, prove his existence and have helped to tell some of his story. The Falcon and the Dove takes you to one of the excavations of Amarna, and the story of a legendary couple and the prophecy that surrounds them. The Falcon and the Dove is a beautiful but fearsome tale of betrayal, hatred, lost love, and an unusual set of circumstances that will leave you hoping for more. Strong in style and character, the talents of this first time author deserves a place of honor. Jabari and Elizabeth's story, The Falcon and the Dove, is in November release from Leisure Books.

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