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The dovekeepers

by Alice Hoffman

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A tale inspired by the tragic first-century massacre of hundreds of Jewish people at Masada presents the stories of a hated daughter, a baker's wife, a girl disguised as a warrior, and a medicine woman who keep doves and secrets while Roman soldiers draw near.

Siege, 72-73WomenMan-woman relationshipsIdentity (Psychology)FictionNew York Times bestsellernyt:hardcover_fiction=2011-11-12Man-woman relationshipIsrael, fictionMan-woman relationships, fictionFiction, psychologicalFiction, romance, historical