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The Sands of Time (Library Binding)

by Sidney Sheldon (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Big, broad splashes of action and crude but colorful characters are Sheldon's trademarks, as he demonstrates again in a new novel probably destined to join Windmills of the Gods and Rage of Angels on the bestseller list. The backdrop for this romantic adventure story is the conflict between Basque nationalists and a repressive Spanish government in the post-Franco years. Pitted against each other in a fight to the death are charismatic Basque guerrilla leader Jaime Miro and corrupt, sadistic Colonel Acoca. When Acoca brutally sacks a convent in search of Miro, four nuns escape at the urging of Sister Lucia, who has been hiding in the cloister since taking vengeance on the men who put her Mafioso father behind bars. Beautiful Sister Graciela, tomboyish, orphaned Sister Megan and Sister Teresa, who is teetering toward a breakdown, flee into the forest with Lucia, where they are grudgingly befriended by Miro and his gang. Before crossing Spain to a rendezvous point, the group splits up to more safely evade an increasingly enraged Colonel Acoca. Lucia's predicament presents an amusing counterpoint to suspense, as Rubio, the simple peasant who accompanies her, kindly explains worldly activities to a woman who knows a great deal more than he does. Not a breath of subtlety touches these pages, but goodwill and lively subplots move the book along at a spirited pace. First serial to Cosmopolitan; Literary Guild main selection.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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Four women leave their Spanish convent and enter an alien world of uncertainty, romance, and suspense. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Tale of Self-Discovery, Feb 27 2003
By S. K. Leggate "Sunni" (Fernley, NV United States) - See all my reviews
Set in a time of political unrest in Spain, four nuns find themselves running for their lives from a ruthless tyrant who holds a lot of political power. All four women have secrets that help complicate matters as they flee their once safe haven, and they all learn very important lessons about who they were, and who they will soon become.

This is a wonderful novel that I would recommend to anyone. It has action, adventure, romance, intrigue and of course style which is something Sindey Sheldon's books never lack.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Who are the good guys?, Nov 13 2002
By Jorge Frid (Mexico City) - See all my reviews
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This book is a page turner, but I have a question: who are the good guys? The answer as it says in the book: "The difference between patriot and the rebel it depends on who is in charge of the people".
The interesting of this book is that at the end everybody gets what he or she (almost) deserves.
The book has everything, romance, religion, action, etc. if you have a long flight maybe you will read all the book on one sitting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!, Oct 8 2002
By marwa (Egypt) - See all my reviews
It's unbelievable how Sidney Sheldon draws his characters, I could almost see them and hear them talking. I have read many other novels for Sheldon, this is still my favourite. If u don't have it, u miss A LOT
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for killing time
I read this book many summers ago. Sidney Sheldon is a good story-teller. I enjoyed the plot & the mementum of the story throughout. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2002 by Vineeth Subramanyam

3.0 out of 5 stars Confused by the time line in the book
This book has many stories that twist and turn. Overall, it's a good book from Sidney Sheldon but not one of his best works. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2001 by J. Tan

4.0 out of 5 stars Not His Absolute Best Work...but good
This book is entertaining. It is not as enthralling like other books Sheldon has written such as The Conspiracy Theory, The Stars Shine Down or Nothing Lasts Forever. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2001 by K. Roth

5.0 out of 5 stars Sidney Sheldon Supreme!
This novel is Outstanding. It reads like a 3-D movie. This story takes you on a journey through Spain and into the lives of four nuns. Read more
Published on Dec 15 2001 by Miss DTP

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
This is quite a story, I'll admit. You are drawn into the characters...made to hate some, made to love some, etc. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2001 by Jeff Manchur

4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal book for holidays
As other Sheldon's books, you can't put it down. The story is simple but well developed: he knows how to keep you interested along the 400 pages. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2001 by Diego Zlotogora

5.0 out of 5 stars one of his best...
I have read most of his books and was delighted with this one. The adventure and the story line taking place in Spain was great. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2001 by Roy Smoot

5.0 out of 5 stars A Turgid Potboiler
Sidney Sheldon's potboiler dwells on a compelling subject matter: the turmoil of a nation embroiled in a bloody civil war. Read more
Published on May 18 2001 by Eric C. Forbes

5.0 out of 5 stars The sands of time are filled with greatness
THE SANDS OF TIME is a great book that has something for everyone. It is filled with action, intrigue,danger, and a hint of romance. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2000 by Brandon T.

1.0 out of 5 stars "Spain, ETA & Nuns a la Sydney Sheldon"
First thing that annoys when reading this book is the many mistakes you find in the use of Spanish words. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2000 by Edgardo Mackay

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