{"product_id":"9780062673688","title":"Written in the Ashes","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWritten in the Ashes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): K. Hollan Van Zandt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWritten in the Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those rare novels that sets 'history' afire, to bathe readers in the glow of a greater, hotter truth. Fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Mists of Avalon\u003c\/em\u003e will find this romantic\/alchemical\/feminist\/spiritual epic equally captivating.\"—Tom Robbins, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eTibetan Peach Pie: A True Account of an Imaginative Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVilla Incognito\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the bloody clash between Christians and pagans in fifth-century Alexandria, a servant girl becomes the last hope for preserving peace in this evocative and thrilling tale—a blend of history, adventure, religion, romance, and mysticism reminiscent of \u003cem\u003eThe Mists of Avalon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter she is abducted from her home in the mountains of Sinai, Hannah is enslaved and taken to Alexandria, where she becomes the property of Alizar, an alchemist and pagan secretly working to preserve his culture. Revered for her beautiful singing voice, the young slave is invited to perform at the city's Great Library, where she becomes friends with the revered mathematician and philosopher, Hypatia, as well as other pagans who curate its magnificent collections. Determined to help them uphold pagan culture and traditions, Hannah embarks on a dangerous quest to unite the fractured pieces of the Emerald Tablet—the last hope to save the pagans and create peace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn this odyssey that leads her to the lost oracles of Delfi and Amun-Ra and to rediscovered ancient cities and rituals, Hannah will experience forbidden loves, painful betrayals, and poignant reunions. But her efforts may be in vain. Returning to Alexandria, Hannah finds a city engulfed in violence, even as her own romantic entanglements come to a head. Now, it's not only her future, but the fate of all Alexandria that is at stake. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWritten in the Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those rare novels that sets ‘history’ afire, to bathe readers in the glow of a greater, hotter truth. Fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Mists of Avalon\u003c\/i\u003e will find this romantic\/alchemical\/feminist\/spiritual epic equally captivating.”\u003cbr\u003e“A stunning epic about the burning of the Great Library of Alexandria, Egypt from a brilliant young novelist whose depiction of the ancient world is sure to capture the hearts of readers everywhere.”\u003cbr\u003e“Van Zandt’s vivid description of the Great Library instantly transported me to a lush fifth century Alexandria. Her lyrical writing style and breakneck storytelling kept me riveted to the very last page.”\u003cbr\u003e“In her captivating debut novel, Van Zandt brings to life a fascinating and forgotten woman of history: Hypatia of Alexandria. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to walk the streets of long ago Egypt, then look no further. You will be enthralled!”\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWritten in the Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e is a story that could have been ripped from today’s headlines. It opens the door into a magical, fascinating and frightening era in our history. With hope, it’s one we will not be doomed to repeat.”\u003cbr\u003e“I found the story, with its rich historical backdrop to be thoroughly engaging. Furthermore, the narrative is ripe with interesting; well-rounded characters that... appeal to a wide audience while being symbolically relevant to the time period.”\u003cbr\u003e“Engaging and provocative, this first volume of Van Zandt’s Mediterranean Trilogy delivers a story filled with mystery and intrigue. Transporting the reader back to fifth century Alexandria when Christianity emerges as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, it is a tale filled with suspense and delight.”\u003cbr\u003e“Van Zandt may well be the rightful heir to the literary throne of Lawrence Durrell.”\u003cbr\u003e“As soon as Hannah’s story began, I was completely hooked. Fierce, brave and full of hope, Hannah’s character is instantly endearing. The journey that Hannah is sent on is full of high-stakes, adventure and cunning skill…History, magic, adventure and romance intersect in this epic tale.”\u003cbr\u003e“If you like to read about strong women, this is a book you will greatly enjoy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062673688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41094746669262,"sku":"9780062673688","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062673688.jpg?v=1649217094","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062673688","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}