From the day she is born in Baghdad, Najila’s life is defined by conflict. Her mother a Muslim and her father the Greek Orthodox Byzantine ambassador to Persia, she must one day choose between their beliefs.

When her father dies in a tragic accident, seventeen-year-old Najila inherits his estate—Hawks Hill in Constantinople—and something far more precious: his beautiful silver and amber cross. After her father’s death, a bitter and grieving Najila leaves her home behind and sets out to claim her inheritance in Constantinople, a new and unfamiliar city where she finds many surprises waiting for her: an enemy, romance, and a new life.

Leaving behind all she has ever known, Najila will be forever changed by Hawks Hill and her father’s beloved cross as they push her to discover herself and finally come to terms with her faith.

“At times I had chills running up and down my arms, and there were other periods when I fought tears. My interest did not once falter.”

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ISBN: 9780825429071
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: KREGEL PUB - published 15/05/2007
Format: Paperback