Court of Lions, Jane Johnson
Court of Lions, Jane Johnson
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Court of Lions

Author: Jane Johnson

Narrator: Hannah Curtis, Assaf Cohen

Unabridged: 13 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/30/2022

Categories: Fiction, Women


Synopsis

Sometimes at the lowest point in your life, fate will slip you a gift. Exotic adventure and a quest for redemption collide in this stunning new novel from Jane Johnson.Kate Fordham, escaping terrible personal trauma, has fled to the beautiful sunlit city of Granada, the ancient capital of the Moors in Spain. There she is scraping by with an unfulfilling job in a busy bar. One day, in the glorious gardens of the Alhambra—once home to Sultan Abu Abdullah Mohammed—Kate finds a scrap of paper hidden in one of the ancient walls. Upon it, in strange symbols, has been inscribed a message from another era. The message has lain undiscovered since before the Fall of Granada in 1492, when the city was surrendered to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.Born of love, in a time of danger and desperation, the fragment will be the catalyst that changes Kate’s life forever. An epic saga of romance and redemption, Court of Lions brings one of the great turning-points in human history to life, telling the dual stories of a modern woman and the last Moorish sultan of Granada, as they both move towards their cataclysmic destinies.

About Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson is a novelist, historian, and publisher. She has written for both adults and children, including the bestselling novel The Tenth Gift.

About Hannah Curtis

Hannah Curtis is an actress known for her appearances in The Shadow, Hollyoaks, and The Heavy. She graduated from Elmhurst School of Performing Arts and is involved with organizations such as the Actors Center in London and the Howard Fine Acting Studio in Los Angeles.

About Assaf Cohen

Assaf Cohen is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has appeared in various plays, short films, and television shows. He grew up in Palo Alto and attended UC Berkeley where he earned a bachelor’s degree in integrative biology. He continued his classical training by earning a master of fine arts in acting from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University under the instruction of legendary acting instructor William Esper.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark

Another fine book from Jane Johnson, containing many of her trademarks: east meets west, split time line - historical/present, elements of romance, some bloodshed, and fascinating historical fiction. Johnson's stories bring both past and present to life, and by offering a western eye in an eastern s......more

Goodreads review by Robin

Caveat: The author is a long time friend, one I have worked with professionally. I don't think this affects my feelings about the book, but I like to be transparent. Because I so often review fantasy books, I will mention that this is based on real events, and is a stand-alone tale. Some books I love......more


Quotes

“Johnson provides a window into the events surrounding the fall of Granada, capturing the culture and divisions within it…A satisfying read for lovers of history and historical fiction.” Booklist

“Johnson’s research is evident here—the twists and turns…are compelling.”  The Times (UK)