 Cover of novel Secret of the Sands | |
| Author | Sara Sheridan |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Published | 2011 |
| Publisher | Harper Collins Publishers |
| Media type | Paperback, Hardback, e-book |
| Pages | 438 |
| ISBN | 9781847561992 |
Secret of the Sands is a historical novel written by Scottish writer Sara Sheridan. [1] [2] The book was first published by HarperCollins in 2011. It is set in 1833 and has themes of colonialism and slavery. [3] [4]
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Slavery is still rife throughout Arabia. Zena, a headstrong Abyssinian beauty who was torn from her village, is now being offered for sale as a slave in the market of Muscat. However, her fortunes change when she finds herself in the company of the lieutenant. She must accompany him on his hazardous mission, forced to make big choices, and little knowing the fate that awaits them.
Secret of the Sands is set in the historical world of 1833 on the Arabian Peninsula.
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