Las virgenes del paraiso / The virgins of paradise

by Barbara Wood

Paperback

About the author

Barbara Wood was born on 30 January 1947 in Warrington, Lancashire, England, UK. Together with her parents and older brother, she immigrated to the United States. She grew up in Southern California and attended Los Angeles Schools. After High School, Barbara attended the University of California at Santa Barbara but left to train as a surgical technician. During this time, Barbara held numerous jobs, before she sold her first novel in 1976. A few years prior, Barbara met her husband George. To date, Barbara has written 22 books, including two under the pen name Kathryn Harvey, these books are quite different from the Barbara Wood's novels and she, her agent and editor agreed that a pen name would serve to indicate the difference. She is an international best selling author with books translated into over 30 languages. The reader is transported to exotic countries that Barbara has meticulously researched to provide her fans with a true sense of the culture and history relevant to each story. At the heart of every book, is a strong, independent woman. Currently, Barbara is busy working on her next story that will, no doubt, showcase an extraordinary heroine in an exciting and intriguing adventure.
When not writing, Barbara often takes time to enjoy the work of other authors, and that of a certain well-known martial artist, whose name is listed among the "Ten things you might not know about Barbara.

Reviews

[Isidora Egaña · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un libro interesante

[FB · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how this book sheds light on the reality of women’s situations in Egypt. I deeply appreciate that the author included cruel and violent scenes, as they reflect the harsh truths without sugarcoating them. The story highlights the role of women in Muslim life, their customs, and their perspectives, contrasting life in the East with the West.

It allows readers to step into the mind of a Muslim woman, to understand her values, her desires, and her expectations.

This is a raw yet deeply emotional book that keeps the heart racing throughout the entire read.

[ineess_pascal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una novela que recorre varias generaciones de una misma familia y enseña cómo el pensamiento va evolucionando a pesar de las estrictas tradiciones de Egipto. Una buena opción si te gustan los libros tipo telenovela pero además quieres conocer otras culturas.