Makeda
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.67 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0987210408 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She lives in Melbourne with her husband, psychologist, Greg Nicholson, with whom she shares five grown children. Prue is currently working on her fourth book, the sequel novel to "Makeda", entitled "Peril". Today, Prue considers England and Barbados her ‘homes away from home’. She returned to writing after selling her successful business. Her books on health and fitness, "Deliciously Natural", and its companion, "Sweet Conclusions", were best sellers, the former achieving acclaim from the medical fraternity as a classic and the best of its genre. About the Author Prue spent her young adult years, living and working in Australia, North America, Britain and the West Indies, and later travelled to Africa. . Skilled in product design, Prue marketed a range of health food products nationally under her own label, winning a gold medal and exporting to Japan
Behind the closed doors of privilege and power, both are about to face more than they bargain for. He is Solomon the Wise, thwarted by protocol, impatient for his work. It is before the Common Era, the year 961. In the gloom he cannot see her clearly. Emotionally rich and evocative, this bitter-sweet story of moral dilemma, grand passions and sacrifice will tug whimsically on the strings long after it is read.. Product description From Australian best-selling author, Prue Sobers – a novel inspired by a medieval text and its ancient tale of sexual conquest. She is not what he expects and takes him by surprise. Brimming with imagery, taut with intrigue, Makeda is alight with incident and glamour. Against a glittering backdrop of pomp and opulence, and the shadows of slavery and the politics of the times, as strangers, they embark on an uncharted course. In her compelling novel of obsession and self-discovery, Prue Sobers brings to life two of the world’s most illustrious icons, rendering them enthralling in all their dazzling otherness, yet as human and palpable as legends of our day. She is the beautiful and spirited Makeda, Queen of Sheba and all Ethiopia who has risked life and limb in a bid to talk trade. He is everything she has heard. A woman stands in a hooded cloak, feet drenched and muddied, at the entrance of the great hall as thunder reverberates through the palace walls. Feisty and engaging, t
rosemary said compelling reading. One of my favourite genres of literature is the historical novel to which Makedais a fantastic addition. Not only are you educated on the previously little-knownhistory of Ethiopia; you are transported to another time and place, redolent withdetail, so much so that the scene. Yolande said MAKEDA is a superbly crafted 'Must Read'. MAKEDA tells the historical tale of the meeting between Makeda, Queen Of Sheba and King Solomon, then weaves a fictional tale that includes lust, romance and opulence set against the brutality , savagery and slavery of the time.The first part of the book is largely a dialogu. Jemma said HIgh historic enjoyment. This haunting tale of biblical lands and historical characters bears a freshness that belies its ancient setting. Bringing to life names Like Solomon and Sheba is no mean feat and in her first novel Prue Sobers brings it off in spades.With impressive background research and
Skilled in product design, Prue marketed a range of health food products nationally under her own label, winning a gold medal and exporting to Japan. Prue spent her young adult years, living and working in Australia, North America, Britain and the West Indies, and later travelled to Africa. Today, Prue considers England and Barbados her ‘homes away from home&