The Sacred Well: A Novel
3 journalers for this copy...
I purchased this novel from Amazon.com for $1.40 from their bargain book section. It sounded like a good read, so now I have another book for my tbr stack!
Amazon Editorial Review:
"A young reporter in 1923, Alma Reed accompanies archaeologists to the ruins of Chichen Itza, where a fortune in Mayan artifacts has been stolen from a sacrificial well. It's believed a curse was unleashed by the theft—yet the career-making story it offers the ambitious journalist seems a godsend. It also leads her to a passionate love affair with revolutionary governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto. But when fate darkens their lives and damns them as doomed political pawns, Alma can't help but wonder if the curse is not, in fact, very real.
In another century, another writer is fascinated by Alma's tragic story. Drawn restlessly to Yucatán—and away from the stifling needs of her desperately ill partner—Sage Sanborn is tempted by her growing feelings for David, a scientist who encourages her to delve deeper into Alma's history. And in this ancient place of mystery and spirits, Sage must make an impossible decision that will forever change the course of her life."
Amazon Editorial Review:
"A young reporter in 1923, Alma Reed accompanies archaeologists to the ruins of Chichen Itza, where a fortune in Mayan artifacts has been stolen from a sacrificial well. It's believed a curse was unleashed by the theft—yet the career-making story it offers the ambitious journalist seems a godsend. It also leads her to a passionate love affair with revolutionary governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto. But when fate darkens their lives and damns them as doomed political pawns, Alma can't help but wonder if the curse is not, in fact, very real.
In another century, another writer is fascinated by Alma's tragic story. Drawn restlessly to Yucatán—and away from the stifling needs of her desperately ill partner—Sage Sanborn is tempted by her growing feelings for David, a scientist who encourages her to delve deeper into Alma's history. And in this ancient place of mystery and spirits, Sage must make an impossible decision that will forever change the course of her life."
A wonderful novel to read! One of the best novels I've read in awhile.
I'm mailing this novel off to dutch-book, who won the My Favorite Read of April 2011 Book Draw RABCK I offered on Bookcrossing.
Arrived today! First impression: the size of the letters is a feast for my eyes. Great beginning, easy reading. Thanks FeistyPom2Love, I sure hope this will be as great a read for me as it was for you.
Journal Entry 5 by dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, July 5, 2018
Finished it yesterday. It was an okay read. Quite interesting that this is based on real people.
Journal Entry 6 by dutch-book at BC meeting 2018 in Castricum, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Saturday, July 7, 2018
Released 5 yrs ago (7/8/2018 UTC) at BC meeting 2018 in Castricum, Noord-Holland Netherlands
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
To the meeting.
Ik nam dit boek van de meetUp in Castricum.het was een leuke dag .
Ik kijk uit naar het lezen ...dankje voor het vrijgeven..
Groetjes van Aura
Ik kijk uit naar het lezen ...dankje voor het vrijgeven..
Groetjes van Aura