Title: Of Daggers and DeceptionSeries: Book Two in the Duchy of Athens Series
Author: A. L. Sowards
Release Day: December 6, 2021
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Formats: Print, ebook, audio
Genres: Christian Historical Fiction, Medieval Adventure
Full book synopsis:
After years as a soldier and mercenary, Rasheed has retired from battle to run the bathhouse in Thebes with his friends Gillen and Eudocia. The simple life suits them, so when Venetian strangers come to town looking to hire the renowned crew, their answer is no. But when one of his friends is abducted, Rasheed is left with no choice but to take up his weapons and join forces with the Venetians, including the beautiful and clever Cecilia, whose betrothed has also been seized by the unknown foe.
As the reluctant allies face ambushes and the looming threat of capture, Rasheed and Cecilia forge a surprising connection. But as the party races to rescue their friends, Rasheed discovers that nothing is as it seems. As his trust in Cecilia begins to waver, he realizes that in the end, they will both be forced to make a choice between love and duty.
Short book synopsis: When one of his best friends is abducted, Rasheed immediately gathers a rescue party. Joining forces with the mysterious Cecilia, the group faces pirates, old enemies, and a host of other foes. Rasheed forms a surprising connection with Cecilia, but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, especially when they are forced to choose between love and duty.
Author bio:
A. L. Sowards is the author of multiple historical fiction novels, with settings spanning the globe from the fourteenth to twentieth centuries. Her stories have earned a Whitney Award, several Whitney Finalists positions, and a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal. She enjoys hiking and swimming, usually manages to keep up with the laundry, and loves it when someone else cooks dinner. She currently lives in the beautiful state of Alaska with her husband, three children, and an ever-growing library.
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As the reluctant allies face ambushes and the looming threat of capture, Rasheed and Cecilia forge a surprising connection. But as the party races to rescue their friends, Rasheed discovers that nothing is as it seems. As his trust in Cecilia begins to waver, he realizes that in the end, they will both be forced to make a choice between love and duty.
Short book synopsis: When one of his best friends is abducted, Rasheed immediately gathers a rescue party. Joining forces with the mysterious Cecilia, the group faces pirates, old enemies, and a host of other foes. Rasheed forms a surprising connection with Cecilia, but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, especially when they are forced to choose between love and duty.
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Review:
Of Daggers and Deception is a medieval action-adventure novel as the characters race to save a friend. The characters and the historical content are interesting and intriguing. This was a slow read for me, but I still enjoyed the adventures and action throughout the story. The characters encounter several obstacles and unexpected twists and turns. I also like some of the passages of Rasheed explaining Christianity to his brother. I felt like the author had some interesting insights that she shared through her characters. I also liked the diversity within this book. This book will appeal to both male and female audiences. I felt like the romance was really subtle and the book covered more of the dangers of this time period as they face slavers, pirates, enemies, deception and more. To learn more about Daggers and Deception, click here.
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