“I knew what it was to yearn for a life so distant it seemed that it had never been anything more than a dream.”
Quote by Alice Hoffman
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
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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