A Maiden's Honor (The Woman from Eden Book 1)
by Josanna ThompsonPublish: Oct 13, 2017Series: The Woman from Eden seriesHistorical Romance Historical Fiction Book Overview
A young woman raised in the South Pacific, captured by pirates. The Dey of Algiers, torn by conflicts in religion and love. Their stories intertwine.
Raised by her Scottish father and the natives of a remote island in the South Pacific, Sarah Campbell and her father embark on a perilous journey to Scotland. Sarah knew that her life would change when she left her beloved island. Never did she imagine that she would be sold into a harem. Only Hassan Aziz, the most feared pirate on the Barbary Coast can save her. But is Hassan willing to jeopardize his secret mission and risk his life and the lives of his crew to shield this intoxicating maiden from slavery?
Naa’il is the Dey of Algiers, a man who has everything including, wealth, power, wives, slaves, concubines. Two American cousins are presented to him, Naa’il is told that only one is a virgin. Drawn to these beautiful maidens, Naa’il tests their loyalty to each other. Little did he know that his game would have devastating consequences… especially for him.
A Maiden’s Honor is the first book in the Woman from Eden series.
This is a beautifully researched and written work. It discusses life in a harem, as well as life as a sultan's wife, in a historically accurate manner. It shows the cultural difference between American women and Turkish women, as well as Polynesian and "South Seas" women and English women. It has sweetness and romance. It shows the strength of women. This is a magnificent debut novel. Well done. Amazon reviewer