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The Debt of Tamar by Nicole Dweck & Giveaway (US only)

March 12, 2014 by Darlene

tamarOne of the main reasons I wanted to read The Debt of Tamar by Nicole Dweck for her book tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours other than it sounded fantastic was that Amy from Passages to the Past had loved it. Fact is I really trust her opinion and was she ever right – this novel was such a great read for me! I was hooked from the opening chapter right up to turning that last page and I enjoyed every minute. The Debt of Tamar is a beautifully written novel of love, loss, and fate through the generations.

Dona Antonia Nissim spent years trying to protect her family while helping other Jewish people to safety by using her position in society. One day though it all comes crashing down and she’s arrested under suspicion of being a secret Jew. Her children Jose and Reyna are left alone but soon learn that Dona Antonia had previously arranged for their escape to Istanbul.

In Istanbul they finally meet the all important Sultan who had helped them in their escape. Here the Jewish people are accepted and soon Jose and Reyna marry and have a daughter, Tamar. For years things go well with Jose working his way up the ranks with the Sultan and his family is happy. Tamar and the Sultan’s son grow up together and eventually fall in love. With family secrets looming in the background one day Tamar just vanishes into thin air. Murat is devastated and refuses to accept that she’s gone. He never does.

Centuries later we meet Selim Osman, a descendant of Murat. Selim wonders if he’ll ever find love and feels as though he’s always lived his life waiting for something or someone. When he’s diagnosed with an aggressive cancer he decides to leave everything behind including a woman who loves him. Checking himself into a hospital he eventually meets Hannah. As they get to know each other both feel strong ties to the past. A past in which they had known and loved each other. Is it fate that the two meet so many generations later…

I have barely scratched the surface of this wonderful debut novel from Nicole Dweck. I loved seeing the story unfold and how everyone’s stories became one in the end. Highly recommended!

 

Other tour stops with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours
Connect with Nicole: Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads
Buy at: Amazon, Amazon Canada, B&N, and iTunes

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US only)

I have one paperback copy of The Debt of Tamar by Nicole Dweck to share with my US readers.  To enter…

  • Leave a comment for 1 entry into the giveaway.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 extra entries.

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes)  and I will draw for the winner on March 29/14.  Good luck!

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Source:  Digital review copy provided by the publisher.  No compensation was received for this review and all opinions are my own.

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Filed Under: 2014 - 100+ Books, 2014 ARC's, 2014 Book Reviews, 2014 eBooks, Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours

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  1. bermudaonion (Kathy) says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:54 am

    Wow, I can tell you loved this book! Is it based on a real person?

    • admin says

      March 12, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Kathy, I believe she did use a real person as her inspiration for Dona Antonia and that was Dona Gracia Nasi who had run an Underground Railroad for the Jewish people.

  2. Diane says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:21 am

    This novel would be memorable and enjoyable. Thanks for this wonderful feature.

  3. Melanie Backus says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Count me in on this one, it sounds great!

    melback at cebridge dot net

  4. ellie says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:28 am

    The era, the subject and the entire book sounds fascinating. Many thanks.

  5. anne says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Thanks for this excellent review and giveaway which interests me greatly.

  6. pearl says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Your incisive review caught my interest and this book is captivating. Thanks.

  7. Christine says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Sounds really interesting!

    Also Tweeted https://twitter.com/Christine19577/status/443781152621359104

  8. Lisa Garrett says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:16 am

    I have this one on my wish list!

  9. Lisa Garrett says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/443782681499693056?screen_name=lag32583

  10. JJT says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Sounds great. Thank you. I tweeted https://twitter.com/readsalways/status/443784548825182208

  11. rhonda says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:56 am

    This book is on top of my wishlist. Will tweet
    @Rhondareads

  12. Colleen Turner says

    March 12, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I have been following this tour and most reviewers seem to just love it! The biggest complaint seems to be that they want more (which is a good thing as what they are reading must be spectacular to wish it would continue!). Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  13. Colleen Turner says

    March 12, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/candc320/status/443800173202784256.

  14. Carl says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    This is such a great-sounding story. I always find I can learn so much from historical fiction. Thanks for the chance to win.

  15. Carl says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I tweeted a link: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/443810709231509504 Thanks again!

  16. Lindsey says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I’ve been seeing this book all over the place. Thanks for the giveaway!

  17. Cyn209 says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    a definite ‘must-read’ for me!!
    thank you for the giveaway!!

  18. Cyn209 says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    shared on my FB wall: http://www.facebook.com/cyn209

  19. Judie McDonald says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    This sounds like such an interesting story.

  20. lisa s says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Sounds like a fantastic book!!Thanks for offering a great giveaway!! I’ve shared it on Twitter and FB.

  21. Laura Kay says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I would LOVE to read The Debt of Tamar!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

  22. bn100 says

    March 16, 2014 at 2:35 am

    Interesting premise

  23. Anita Yancey says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    It sounds like an amazing and interesting read. I love that it has family secrets. Thanks for having the giveaway.

    ayancey1974(at)gmail(dot)com

  24. Anita Yancey says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Shared on Facebook as Anita Yancey.

    ayancey1974(at)gmail(dot)com

  25. Shelli C. says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Sounds good!

  26. Kim@Time2Read says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:05 am

    OMGosh! This one sounds really good! I’m going to have to add it to my list. Thanks for the giveaway!

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