"Talia Carner is a skillful and heartfelt storyteller who takes the
reader on journey of the senses, into a world long forgotten."
--Jennifer Lauck, author of Blackbird
"Exquisitely told, with details so vivid you can almost taste the food
and hear the voices....A moving and utterly captivating novel that I
will be thinking about for a long, long time."
--Tess Gerritsen, author of The Silent Girl
"Talia Carner's story captivates at every level, heart and mind."
--Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean
The poignant, colorful, and unforgettable story of a young woman in
early 20th-century Jerusalem who must choose between her faith and her
passion, Jerusalem Maiden heralds the arrival of a magnificent new
literary voice, Talia Carner. In the bestselling vein of The Red Tent,
The Kite Runner, and A Thousand Splendid Suns, Jerusalem Maiden
brilliantly evokes the sights and sounds of the Middle East during the
final days of the Ottoman Empire. Historical fiction and Bible lovers
will be captivated by this thrilling tale of a young Jewish woman during
a fascinating era, her inner struggle with breaking the Second
Commandment, and her ultimate transcendence through self-discovery.
