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Another novel written by the author of the acclaimed "The Linnet Bird" and "The Moonlit Cage".
About the Author
Linda Holeman is the author of six books for young adults and two collections of short stories for adults, all of which have won numerous awards in the US and her native Canada. This is her second novel for adults. She has three children and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A colorful love story,
This review is from: The Saffron Gate (Paperback)
I picked this book up while waiting in a store, simply because it caught my eye. I have not read anything else by Linda Holeman, but feel that this book is a great introduction to the author. The story of a woman trying to find the man she loves and find her place in life is set against the beautifully described backdrop of 1930s Morocco. Reading it, you can easily envision the well described red sand, the buildings, the different people and the mix of languages. As the story progressed, I was waiting to see how it would all finally end and ready to plan my own trip to Morocco. There are moments in the book when you feel like you're waiting for something to happen, especially in the first part where past and current story lines are both taking place. Once they catch up to each other the story moved along smoothly and I really enjoyed it. I will likely be picking up another of Linda Holeman's books.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Land of Mystery and Mystique,
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This review is from: The Saffron Gate (Paperback)
After her father's tragic death, Sidonie O'Shea falls for a handsome and intriguing doctor from a strange African country. When he suddenly disappears at a critical point in Sidonie's life, she decides to follow him to his homeland in spite of warnings from well-meaning friends. After all it's the 1930s and young ladies were not supposed to go gallivanting around the globe on their own. What she finds in that land of mystery and mystique, leads her to contemplate a future in a lifestyle that she finds fascinating at every turn.I loved both the premise and the settings of this book. Linda Holeman is a master at putting you into a strange and exotic situation and making you feel that you are truly there. Her characterizations in this book are also excellent. I highly recommend this as a suspenseful and exciting read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
An okay read but nothing to set the world on fire!,
By The Mad Hatter "Seagull Books" (Prince Edward Island, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: The Saffron Gate (Paperback)
"The Saffron Gate" is an inside look at the culture and times of Marrakech set in the 1930's. To the book's credit, it is an historic romance with an excellent plot and well developed characters. The culture and traditions of the country are the most intriguing aspect of the book; however, "The Saffron Gate" does not live up to Holeman's previous novels, particularly, "In a Far Country."At times, this book is somewhat slow paced and lacks action. There are two primary characters, Sidonie and the love of her life, a doctor named Etienne. Actually, I enjoyed the secondary characters of Mustapha and Aziz, two men who help Sedonie on her journey to Marrakech, far more than any other characters. They are both unique and likeable individuals. One very irksome aspect of the book is Etienne's broken English. He was born and raised in Paris with French being his mother tongue. For anyone who speaks Parisian French, or has lived in Paris, it will be obvious that the writing style is definitely not the choice of words or end result of a Parisian attempting to speak English. Clearly, the author does not speak Parisian French and the end result is a an overly choppy, stilted dialogue. If the reader can overlook this rather tedious part of the writing style, you will probably enjoy the book. Yes, the book is definitely worth the read, but nothing to get overly excited about. I would, however, definitely recommend,"In a Far Country" which was truly a captivating read.
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