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The Dovekeepers

Author: Alice Hoffman, Aya Cash, Tovah Feldshuh, Jessica Hecht and Heather Lind  

The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman’s masterpiece.

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The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman’s masterpiece.

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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.

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Critic Reviews

'Beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to twenty-first century literature.' -- Toni Jordan, author of Addition
'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
'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
'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
'Ambitious ... the suspense ... keeps you barreling forward The Dovekeepers pack[s] a timeless emotional punch.' -- Elle
'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

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About the Author

Alice Hoffman is the author of thirty works of fiction, including Practical Magic, The Red Garden, The Dovekeepers and, most recently,The Museum of Extraordinary Things. She lives in Boston. Aya Cash is an American actress. Cash's television appearances include Brotherhood, Law & Order, and The Newsroom. She currently stars in the FX Network series You're the Worst. Cash's film credits include Begin Again and The Wolf of Wall Street. Additionally, Cash has numerous Off-Broadway credits and in 2014 starred in the world premiere of Zoe Kazan’s play Trudy And Max In Love. Tovah Feldshuh is an American actress, singer and playwright. She has been a Broadway star for more than four decades, earning four Tony Award nominations. She has also received two Emmy Award nominations for Holocaust and Law & Order, and appeared in such films as A Walk on the Moon, She's Funny That Way and Kissing Jessica Stein. She currently appears on AMC's The Walking Dead in the role of Deanna Monroe. Jessica Hecht is an American actress and singer, known for numerous Broadway appearances and TV roles such as Lois & Clark, ER, Seinfeld, Friends, Once and Again, Law & Order, Breaking Bad, Bored to Death and The Good Wife. She has also appeared in many films including Sideways and Whatever Works. Heather Lind is an American actress. She is best-known for her portrayal of Anna Strong in the AMC series Turn: Washington's Spies. She made her Broadway debut in the Shakespeare in the Park production The Merchant of Venice, in which she played Jessica, the daughter of Shylock, played by Al Pacino, and was awarded the 67th annual Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performances during the 2010-2011 theatrical season.In 2011, Lind played Katy, Margaret Thompson's maid, in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. She also narrates on the audiobook of Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Prince along with Ed Westwick.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bolinda Publishing | Bolinda Audio Books
Published
1st September 2015
ISBN
9781489054708

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