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“Being human means losing everything we love best in the world," she murmured as she released me. "But would you ask to be anything else?”

Quote by Alice Hoffman

Book:The Dovekeepers: A Novel

Work

The Dovekeepers: A Novel

This novel delves into the lives of women living in the besieged Jewish fortress of Masada during the Roman conquest of Judea. It intertwines their stories with the historical backdrop of the Second Temple period, offering a vivid portrayal of courage, love, and resilience in the face of adversity. more

Author

Alice Hoffman is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on March 16, 1952. Her works are known for their dreamlike narrative style and rich imagination, which have won her a large following among readers. more

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