Review of "The Dovekeepers"

REVIEW OF ALICE HOFFMAN, THE DOVEKEEPERS:

‘Dovekeepers’ a tale of Masada as grim death approaches

by Hilary Daninhirsch
[Jewish] Chronicle Correspondent

One hallmark of a good writer is finding a new way to tell an old story. Fans of Alice Hoffman will be surprised, and yet pleased, to discover “The Dovekeepers,” a fresh version of the story of Masada in the year 70 C.E., just after the Temple is destroyed. Historical fiction is a total departure for Hoffman’s adult novels, although she does weave familiar themes of magic and mysticism into the story.

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