I can't say enough about this wonderful book. The author has created an exquisite story with a setting that puts the reader right in the past with the characters. The reader is able to see not only what the surroundings look like, the dry desert with its dangers, the beautiful homes of Ramose and his father, but also the people themselves. Maggie is a delightful character, frightened in her strange surroundings, and yet brave. The supporting cast of characters includes a bevy of slaves who slowly learn to trust and love Maggie. The tall, handsome Ramose makes for a caring hero, willing to learn from Maggie, though sometimes reluctantly. The reader also loves to hate the evil General Haremhab, who would stop at nothing to have Maggie, and then kill her. The building romance between Ramose and Maggie is beautiful, the scenes in which they flee from danger, often coming close to death, are vivid and frightening. Also, the writing itself is well done, beautiful, in fact. Most of all, the author completely convinced this reader that Maggie absolutely must stay in 1340 instead of returning to the twenty-first century.

I will most certainly read more of this author's books. She is truly gifted.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Jaye Leyel
December 13, 2011