Sakkara

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Summary: One of my best ever books
Review: I agree with the previous review, except for 5 stars. This book is good enough to re-read every few years, in my opinion. It is a riveting story of love through difficult and facinating times. Well worth reading, not a "romance" novel.

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Summary: Romance and Danger in a Changing Egypt
Review: I think it's amazing that Noel Barber as a journalist and non-fiction writer can also write such beautiful and engaging fiction. Sakkara is full of romance, danger, political turmoil, emotional conflicts, and suspense.

British diplomat in Egypt Mark Holt and Egyptian Serena Sirry are secretly in love, yet circumstances constantly interfere in their forbidden relationship. Mark and Serena and their families struggle to survive Egypt's upheaval as it is torn apart by the poor leadership of the womanizing and gluttonous King Farouk, the invasion of Nazi troops, and the revolutionary havoc created by political dissidents.

This is an exciting and passionate 500-page historical fiction saga, and definitely worth snatching up if you can find it.

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Summary: Excellent Historical Fiction - Could not put book down!
Review: This is such an excellent book. I have read twice and will definitely read again. It was a very special book to me as I have a friend that's father grew up in Cairo and his family worked for the King. I left him a paperback copy and he could not put the book down. Since I had given him my copy I had ordered a replacement and was thrilled to receive in hardcover copy. I was unaware that I could order in Hardcover. The hardcover would make an excellent gift for my friend and his family. This book is full of emotion and suspense. It has such a touching love story that tugs at the heart. It's as if you are actually there with the characters experiencing events as they happen. Excellent Read!!