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The Sands of Time
The Sands of Time
Author: Sidney Sheldon
Spain. A land of eternal passion and unceasing bloodshed. From the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant, four women flee the sacred, once-safe walls of a convent: — Lucia, the proud survivor harboring a murderous secret from the savage clan wars of Sicily... — Graciella, the beauty still unpurged of guilt from on reckless, youthful sin... — Megan, the or...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780446356831
ISBN-10: 0446356832
Publication Date: 12/1/1989
Pages: 448
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 95 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Helpful Score: 2
SIDNEY SHELDON DOES IT AGAIN WITH ANOTHER SET OF CHARACTERS YOU GET TO KNOW.
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It did not take me long into the book to become completely absorbed. The story is so well written. The characters are captivating and interesting. This was truly a piece of entertainment.
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If you want another Sheldon book full of adventure and romance, then read about four women who escape a convent and find an unexpected destiny and the truth about herself.
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Like all of Sydney Sheldon's books, this one is an intense, quickly read thriller. Hard to put down once you start reading, therefore the "quick" part!
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Excellent typically Sheldon read...
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Excellent example of a "mystery thriller". One of Sheldon's best written books. Highly recommend.
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Spain - a land of eternal passion and unceasing bloodshed. Fleeing the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant, four nuns find themselves suddenly thrust into a hostile world which they had long ago abandoned for the safety of the convent. Unwittingly, they become pawns in a battle between the charismatic Jaime Miró, leader of the outlawed Basque nationalists, and the ruthless Colonel Ramón Acoca of the Spanish Army.

Lucia - the fiery Sicilian beauty who harbors a murderous secret; she wins the heart of Rubio Arzano, a freedom fighter who risks his life to save her.

Graciella - whose guilt over one reckless, youthful sin continues to haunt her, even now; Ricardo is the courageous man who loves her.

Megan - the orphan seeking perilous refuge in the arms of a defiant Basque rebel; Jaime Miró, himself.

Teresa - the believer haunted by a faith that seemingly mocks her with silence; whose own guilty conscience may lead her to commit an unforgivable act.

Four women - and the men they are forbidden to love. Leaving innocence but not hope behind, they venture into an alien, dazzling world, where each will encounter an unexpected destiny - and the truth about herself.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read for me, and learning about the pasts of each of the women was certainly intriguing. I give this book a definite A!


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