The Israel/Palestine conflict, of course, can fill hundreds of books, but it goes to show the gray moral ambiguity of all the characters.

Even though this novel is the second in the series, it is a standalone story which one could enjoy. The returning characters are re-introduced and the synopsis of the first book is rehashed throughout. The story is told horizontally, meaning that the various storylines are happening at the same time but at a different location. The author did a great job setting up the pages so the breaks are easy to follow and understand.

Stephen England is the write of Pandora’s Grave. The book is a very interesting thrill ride and I was interested in how Mr. England came up with the ideas

Members of the CIA’s National Clandestine Service sent to rescue a group of archaeologists from Iraq they come face to face with several surprises

Pedro Calderón de la Barca (17 January, 1600 – 25 May, 1681) was a Spanish poet and writer. He is one of the premier poets of Spain’s Golden Age

Aubrey Thomas de Vere (10 January, 1814 – 20 January, 1902) was an Irish poet who brought Christian perspective to his poems

The Story of the Forest is a lively, thought-provoking and poignant exploration of diaspora and identity from the point of view of strong women

The Moonstone reads like a run-of-the-mill detective novel, however, it was written in 1868. It didn’t just stand the test of time but is also groundbreaking

Georg Philipp Harsdörffer (1 November, 1607 – 17 September, 1658) was a German poet and translator from the Baroque period.

Thomas Love Peacock (18 October, 1785 – 23 January, 1866) was an English poet and novelist who satirized the novels of his day.