Place of Mirrors: Lessons of the Ancient Maya

By Jeeni Criscenzo

For the reader who likes to have it all in a novel -- fiction, history, adventure, human drama, intrigue and true archaeological revelations mixed in with a great narrative --Place of Mirrors won't... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 096523181X
• ISBN13: 9780965231817
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Jeeni Criscenzo
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Listen to your Dreams!

The Place of Mirrors is a compelling story of Pacal, a Mayan ruler during the height of the ancient Maya civilization. It is told as the dreams of a woman eerily haunted unfinished business from the past. She is compelled to visit the places she dreams and gets answers to her present life and a conclusion to the past life she has dreamed. This fascinating story is based on solid research and an understanding of the ancient and modern Maya. My only complaint, was that it was too short! It is hard to put down once you begin reading.

Great Book - Loved Reading It

I thought the book was terrific. I love reading about history when it's 'cloaked' in a story. And the story itself was a lot of fun. I was lost in ancient Mexico and culture. I highly recommend it and have already passed it on to friends.

Fun historical fiction

A unique approach to a very interesting subject - I was intrigued by the humane depiction of the practices that seem so barbaric to us today and insight on what motivated that civilization. The past/present views of the geography and culture were not only entertaining, but have inspired me to visit the ruins of Palenque with a more animated perception of its rich history.

Place of Mirrors: History, Travel and Romance

Place of Mirrors is a fine novel which fills the bill for historians, romance novel fans, and travelers.Historians will appreciate author Jeeni Criscenzo's well- researched and well-written novel, Place of Mirrors: Lessons of the Ancient Maya, in which she has presented an accurate portrayal of the lives and lifestyles of the ancient Maya, providing detailed information ranging from day-to-day activities to the exotic and unusual such as the horrifying practice of blood-letting. Romance novel enthusiasts will enjoy the story of Christina Rossi, who travels to Chiapas, Mexico with her 12-year-old daughter in search of clues to events in her own life. Christina mysteriously realizes that she is the reincarnation of the ancient ruler, Pacal of Palenque. Interwoven with Pacal's fortunes and affairs are those of Christina's own life.Place of Mirrors is also a travel book. The author's vivid descriptions of San Cristobal de las Casas, the old colonial city of Chiapas, and of travel through modern-day Maya villages along the rustic mountain roads, are accurate reminders for readers who have been to the area--and enticing for future visitors or armchair tourists.

If you liked "Aztec," you'll like Place of Mirrors

I have been reading mostly non-fiction books about the Maya for years. Although, what first got me inspired was reading Gary Jennings' Aztec, also an historical novel. Place of Mirrors has a similar quality...full of well-researched insights into the ancient Maya, but clothed in a story that makes very interesting reading. If you like good stories and are at all curious about the Maya...check it out.