Court of Lions - by Jane Johnson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sometimes at the lowest point in a person's life, fate will slip him or her a gift. Exotic adventure and a quest for redemption collide in this stunning new novel.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Kate Fordham, escaping terrible personal trauma, has fled to the beautiful sunlit city of Granada, the ancient capital of the Moors in Spain. There she is scraping by with an unfulfilling job in a busy bar. One day, in the glorious gardens of the Alhambra--once home to Sultan Abu Abdullah Mohammed--Kate finds a scrap of paper hidden in one of the ancient walls. Upon it, in strange symbols, has been inscribed a message from another era. The message has lain undiscovered since before the Fall of Granada in 1492, when the city was surrendered to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.</p><p>Born of love, in a time of danger and desperation, the fragment will be the catalyst that changes Kate's life forever. An epic saga of romance and redemption, <em>Court of Lions </em>brings one of the great turning-points in human history to life.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A remarkable view of Barbary pirates and their times, and an engrossing romance of clashing cultures and wonderful characters.--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author [praise for Jane Johnson's 'The Tenth Gift']<br><br>An intriguing, well-written historical fiction novel!<br><br>Jane Johnson's wonderfully researched book leaves the fragrance of spices and the rustle of beautiful silks lingering in the mind with images of two exceptional women and the men in their lives.--Rosalind Laker, author of 'The Golden Tulip' [praise for Jane Johnson's 'The Tenth Gift']<br><br>Jane's books have everything--they hook you from the first page and sweep you along with passion, history and romance.--Katie Fforde, author of 'A French Affair' and 'Recipe for Love' [praise for Jane Johnson's 'The Tenth Gift']<br><br>Johnson adds to her catalog of highly immersive, well-researched historical fiction. Engaging and peppered with references to real-life people, places, and events, Johnson's novel takes readers on an emotional journey through the extremes of love, greed, loyalty, devotion, fanaticism, and sacrifice. For afficionados of dual time novels.<br><br>What a tangled web Jane Johnson weaves with the opening of a book of old embroidery patterns! Johnson stitches the threads of both stories into a lovely, enticing whole.--Karleen Koen, New York Times bestselling author of 'Dark Angels' [praise for Jane Johnson's 'The Tenth Gift']<br><br>Wildly yet convincingly romantic. A delectable adventure of the heart.<br>
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