Light of the Desert

By Lucette Walters

Book Overview

Noora Fendil, the favorite daughter of a very successful and influential Middle Eastern businessman, has the perfect life. Until one night in London. Just two months before graduating from a posh London Ladies college, and while planning her lavish wedding to her childhood sweetheart, Noora is framed by her sister who masterminded a plot to destroy Noora's happiness. Believing she has shamed him and in order to preserve his family name, Noora's father attempts to drown her in an act of "honor killing." Unbeknownst to him, she survives. Barely clinging to life, she flees from her father's mansion and is rescued by a tribe of Bedouins. Still in danger, Noora travels nearly half way around the world in search of sanctuary. All along her path she must hide her true identity, while hoping to return one day and prove her innocence. However, she is relentlessly stalked by her fundamentalist former bodyguard who discovered she is still alive and vows to bring her back to "justice." Follow Noora on this remarkable journey of courage and survival against all obstacles. Light of the Desert shares the moving tale of a Middle Eastern woman's remarkable journey of survival, courage, and the ultimate act of humanity. "... A truly inspiring and engrossing novel..." -Connie Harris, MyShelf.com

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425977499
• ISBN13: 9781425977498
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An amazing and exciting novel to read!

Light of the Desert is a riveting novel! The author Lucette Walters has written an amazing story that captivates you from beginning to end. This is a book that I highly recommend to everyone. It's an easy-to-read book, and the chapters are short. There is adventure, love, the setting takes place in numerous exotic places, packed with much excitement. You can't just put that book down! For those who love to watch movies on Lifetime, this story could be one of them. Actually, I hope this novel develops into a movie. I loved the depth of each character. It would be a great movie to watch.

LIGHT OF THE DESERT

I found this story to be an exciting adventure from the very beginning. I enjoyed the spirit and fortitude of the heroine in her struggle to survive. This book was difficult to put down and I highly recommend it to everyone!

Light of the Desert

This book was exciting from the very first page. It is a captivating description of their life that is very real. It has important information about their way of life in Egypt. The author's description brings everything true to life. It is a great read from beginning to end.

Amazing must read!

Lucette's book "Light of the Desert" is one that I could not put down! And, that's from the first paragraph. She brings the light of day to a horrible practice in many parts of the world and does it in an exciting, entertaining way. You can almost taste some of the action! The courage and the tenancity of her heroine are a welcome breath of fresh air. Do yourself a favor and read this book.

Hands down, one of the most exciting books I've ever read!

The author is unafraid to tackle a controversial subject - and she does it without being sanctimonious or preachy. She skillfully draws you into a world few Westerners understand or appreciate. The thrilling twists and turns of this story keep you riveted until the very end, in a fun, satisfying read. Ms. Walters has created a moving tale of a young, naive woman who is forced to reinvent herself in the most astonishing ways - and discovers, to her surprise and delight - the humanity and kindness of strangers.