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"An entertaining historical romance."
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted August 3, 2001

In 1835 Alexandria, Egypt, Portia 'Pip' Merriem fulfills her life long dream of an Egyptian adventure until her chaperon Isabel admits that she fled England pregnant. Four months later in Luxor, Egypt, Isabel goes into labor. The locals get John Henry Lovell to help with the birthing. Read more...

"A talented Storyteller"
Reviewed by Guest Reviewer
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted August 3, 2001

I normally enjoy Katherine Kingsley's work. Ms. Kingsley is blessed with a wonderful flair for words with fast paced storylines, appealing characters and just the right touch of humor. I tend to label her novels I've read as heartwarming. For all these reasons, I was looking forward Read more...

"Well-crafted story with interesting characters"
Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted August 3, 2001

Scholarly heiress Pip Merrian has dreamed all her life about visiting Egypt and finally her dream comes true when she sets out on a journey to the Middle East accompanied by her friend and chaperone, Isabel. However, upon their arrival in Alexandria, Isabel reveals her reason for fleeing England Read more...