Beneath a Burning Sky
Beneath a Burning Sky by Jenny Ashcroft, published by Little, Brown Book Group in 2016, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the complexities of love and betrayal. At the center of the story is twenty-two-year-old Olivia, who is forced into marriage with Alistair Sheldon and relocates to Egypt, a place tied to her childhood. As she navigates her new life, Olivia unexpectedly reconnects with her estranged sister, Clara, and finds herself falling for Captain Edward Bertram, Alistair’s boarder. However, the narrative takes a dark turn when Clara is abducted, prompting Olivia to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue and suspense as Olivia delves into the shadowy underworld of Alexandria in her quest to rescue Clara. The novel explores themes of mystery and romance, set against the backdrop of colonial life. As Olivia’s determination grows, she faces dangers that threaten not only her sister’s safety but also her own future with Edward. Beneath a Burning Sky presents a compelling journey through love and peril, inviting readers to experience the emotional depths of Olivia’s struggle. With 404 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of the characters and their intertwined fates.
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When twenty-two-year-old Olivia is coerced into marriage by the cruel Alistair Sheldon she leaves England for Egypt, his home and the land of her own childhood. Reluctant as she is to go with Alistair, it’s in her new home that she finds happiness in surprising places: she is reunited with her long-estranged sister, Clara, and falls – impossibly and illicitly – in love with her husband’s boarder, Captain Edward Bertram. Then Clara is abducted from one of the busiest streets in the city. Olivia is told it’s thieves after ransom money, but she’s convinced there’s more to it. As she sets out to discover what’s happened to the sister she’s only just begun to know, she falls deeper into the shadowy underworld of Alexandria, putting her own life, and her chance at a future with Edward, the only man she’s ever loved, at risk. Because, determined as Olivia is to find Clara, there are others who will stop at nothing to conceal what’s become of her … Beneath a Burning Sky is a novel of intrigue, betrayal and, above all else, love. Set against the heat and gossip of colonial Alexandria, this beautiful and heart-wrenching story will take your breath away.
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