Books like Daughter of the Sun by Barbara Wood
Seventeen‑year‑old Hoshi'tiwa, daughter of a humble corn grower, plans to marry a storyteller’s apprentice. Her world changes abruptly when she is seized by a formidable ruler of a notorious city, known for its wealth and violence. Thrown into the court of the Dark Lord, she confronts the brutal realities of power and begins an illicit affair that could end her life. Set against the ancient backdrop of Chaco Canyon and the mysterious Anasazi people, the novel follows Hoshi’tiwa’s struggle to survive in the treacherous Toltec court, weaving themes of love, power, seduction, murder, and betrayal.
Wood’s narrative illuminates the harsh dynamics of prehistoric clans and the plight of young women caught between duty and desire in a historical romance of New Mexico.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Wood
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