[bksvol-discuss] New submission
- From: "solsticesinger" <solsticesinger@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:19:15 -0500
Hi, everyone.
Harem by Dora Levy Mossanen, has been submitted to step one for your validating
pleasure. There are quite a few Middle-Eastern words in the text, so the
spellchecker might find a lot of errors. Page breaks and chapter headings have
been protected. I stripped headers, although I might have missed a few, and
common scannos have been fixed. If you have questions, contact:
solsticesinger@xxxxxxxxx
Synopsis:
A seductive and intriguing journey from the humble Persian Jewish quarter to
the fascinating world of shahs, soothsayers, eunuchs, and sultanas, Harem
follows three generations of strong-willed and cunning women: Rebekah-a poor
girl married to the abusive blacksmith, Jacob the fatherless-who emerges from
her disastrous match with a mysterious brand between her breasts; Gold Dust,
Rebekah's treasured daughter, who enters the opulent and perilous world of the
harem and captivates the shah with her singing bones; and Gold Dust's daughter,
the revered and feared albino princess Raven, who will one day rule the empire.
Rich in visual imagery, Harem vividly depicts the exotic bazaars and dangerous
alleys of the city and palace chambers brimming with conspiracy and betrayal-as
well as love and redemption. A skillfully crafted, intricately textured novel,
Harem represents the beginning of a remarkable literary career.
Shannon
Who can heal, but one who has healed herself?
Who can know, but one who has asked and sought?
Who can lead, but one who has traveled the way?
--ancient French proverb
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