Do Not Awaken Love by Melissa Addey
A Spanish nun. A Muslim warlord. The destiny of an empire held between them. 11th century Northern Spain. Isabella has been a nun in the Christian kingdom of Galicia since she was a child, a gifted herbalist leading a quiet and spiritual life, devoted to God. But on a rare journey outside of the convent, she is taken by Viking raiders and sold to Morocco as a slave. Cruelly treated by her first owner, salvation comes from an unlikely source: Yusuf bin Tashfin, leader of a vast Muslim army intent on conquering North Africa and Spain. Isabella must struggle not only to survive her new life but to hold true to her faith, which is tested by great dangers... and by love. Can Isabella keep to her holy vows? Will her actions alter the destiny of a rising empire? And when North Africa goes to war with Spain, where will her loyalties lie? Do Not Awaken Love is the moving finale to the Moroccan Empire historical fiction series. If you enjoy exploring complex emotions and conflicting cultures, then you'll find yourself immersed in the tenderness and difficulties of Melissa Addey's captivating novel. Set out on a stirring journey of love and faith. Buy Do Not Awaken Love today.I was homeschooled and grew up on an ecological farm in Italy. Along the way, I've worked for Sainsbury's head office, looking after the organic line of products as well as fostering new products and packaging; for Roehampton University, developing student entrepreneurs; completed a Masters focusing on innovation; and worked for over six years as a business consultant on a government scheme delivering mentorship, advice, training, and subsidies to small firms, largely i. I now live in London with my husband, small son, and infant daughter, juggling childcare and writing. I write historical novels, nonfiction, and magazine articles, among other things. You may find me on the web at www.melissaaddey.com, on Twitter at @MelissaAddey, and on Pinterest at Pinterest/MelissaAddey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910940273 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910940275 |
| Title | Do Not Awaken Love |
| Author | Melissa Addey |
| Series | The Moroccan Empire |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Letterpress Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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