Jewel of the Nile by Tessa Afshar Paperback Book 9781496428769

Whispered secrets about her parentsamp8217 past take on new urgency for Chariline as she pays one last visit to the land of her forefathers the ancient kingdom of CushRaised as an orphan by her aunt Chariline has only been told a few pieces of her parentsamp8217 tragic love story Her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite but she knows nothing else While visiting her grandfather before his retirement as the Roman official in the queenamp8217s court Chariline overhears that her father is still alive and discovering his identity becomes her obsession Both her grandfather and the queen have reasons for keeping this secret however and forbid her quest So when her only clues lead to Rome Chariline sneaks on the ship of a merchant trusted by friendsTheo is shocked to discover a stowaway on board his vessel and determines to be rid of her as soon as possible But drawn in by Charilineamp8217s story he feels honorbound to see her safely to shore especially when it appears someone may be willing to kill for the truth she seeksIn this transformative tale of historical fiction bestselling author Tessa Afshar brings to life the kingdom of Cush and the Roman Empire...