With Nothing Remains Hidden, Dr. Widad Akreyi, a multiple award-winner in the U.S. and Europe, brings to a triumphant close her matchless, exceedingly clever tetralogy, The Viking’s Kurdish Love.
In Scandinavia, Ivar is losing touch with reality after years of captivity. Aviard is tasked with securing his release. Successful at last, theFrench Abbot puts him on a boat that takes Ivar to Gotland, where he falls into a romance with Alfhild and meets Olaf Haraldsson, the to-be King of Norway. Next he journeys to Jerusalem, then on to yet another part of the world that is new to him. But no matter where he goes, fear for his wife, Dr. Vesta, torments him unceasingly.
In Kurdland, Vesta's life is increasingly swirling out of control. Royal assassinations. Displaced sons and relatives. Rumors of Ivar's death. A sick mother. Marriage proposals. Stressed-out friends. Once-peaceful, the Kurdish kingdom is riven by turmoil and famine. Enduring all that is one thing, but erasing her love for Ivar is another.
Fate brought them together. Its cruel hand tore them apart. Will they ever reunite?
Entirely fresh and unpredictable at times, utterly human and hilarious at others, Nothing Remains Hiddenis a sparkling gem of a read, complete with treasure, secrets, adventure and, of course, unrelenting love.
Multiple award-winner Widad Akreyi has authored several books.
Her series, “THE VIKING’S KURDISH LOVE,” offers a fresh perspective on our shared history through an original story. Her memoir, “THE DAUGHTER OF KURDLAND,” weaves together personal and political events that have shaped her life, shedding light on the essence of human identity. “ANATOMY OF COVID CALAMITY” combines cutting-edge pandemic research with critical reflection, providing insightful analysis of the global response to COVID-19.
Widad’s accolades include the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, the International Woman Harmony Award, the Davenport Mayor Medal, the International Pfeffer Peace Award, and the Prize for bridging cultural gaps.
Born Kurdish, her heart finds solace in diverse Western cities scattered across vast continents.
In a special gesture, Widad has donated her manuscripts to charity, forgoing royalties from any published books. All proceeds from the sale of her books are dedicated to charitable causes.
Nothing Remains Hidden by Widad Akreyi is the fourth book in The Vikings Kurdish Love series. As with the first three books, I really like the story. It is a fascinating one. But, the writing, especially the dialogue, doesn't fit with the storyline. Nothing Remains Hidden follows the story of Ivar and Dr. Avesta through the years of their separation. As the book nears its conclusion, the story is difficult to follow as it describes the deaths of the main characters. There is a hint that a fifth book is planned to tell the story of Ivar and Vesta's descendants, but I am not sure about how to approach a story that will skip several generations. Hopefully, the narrative will continue to be intriguing and I hope that the next book will show an improvement in the language used to tell the story.