Jewel of the Nile

Jewel of the Nile

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Whispered secrets about her parents' past take on new urgency for Chariline as she pays one last visit to the land of her forefathers, the ancient kingdom of Cush. Raised as an orphan by her aunt, Chariline has only been told a few pieces of her parents' tragic love story. Her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite, but she knows nothing else. While visiting her grandfather before his retirement as the Roman official in the queen's court, Chariline overhears that her father is still alive, and discovering his identity becomes her obsession. Both her grandfather and the queen have reasons for keeping this secret, however, and forbid her quest. So when her only clues lead to Rome, Chariline sneaks on the ship of a merchant trusted by friends. Theo is shocked to discover a stowaway on board his vessel and determines to be rid of her as soon as possible. But drawn in by Chariline's story, he feels honor-bound to see her safely to shore, especially when it appears someone may be willing to kill for the truth she seeks. In this transformative tale of historical fiction, bestselling author Tessa Afshar brings to life the kingdom of Cush and the Roman Empire, introducing readers to a fascinating world filled with gripping adventure, touching romance, and a host of lovable characters--including some they may recognize from the biblical book of Acts.

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Tessa Ashfar

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  • 5
    forbidden love, separation, family conflict, identity, curiosity, secrets, loyalty, risk-taking, determination, trust, faith, self-discovery, danger, divine intervention, forgiveness, reconciliation, love, family reunion

    Posted by Novel Insight Reviews on 1st Jun 2021

    After two young people, who were forbidden to wed by their families and queen, are married, they are separated for 24 years. Their marriage was forbidden because one of them was Roman and the other from Cush. Their daughter, Chariline, who is now 24 years old, has been raised as an orphan by her aunt in Rome. She doesn't know her parents and her family won't speak of them, but her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite. Desperate to know more about her father, Chariline ignores her grandfather's warnings and sneaks into the palace. She overhears a treasonous plot to kill the queen, but because she wonders if the man speaking is her father, she says nothing. However, Chariline still does not have enough information to know for sure. She decides to stow away on a boat owned by Theo that is going to Rome to learn more. But with an assassin following her path, will Chariline find the answers she seeks?