The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman

A tale inspired by the tragic first-century massacre of hundreds of Jewish people at Masada presents the stories of a hated daughter, a baker's wife, a girl disguised as a warrior, and a medicine woman who keep doves and secrets while Roman soldiers draw near.

I am just not up for this right now . . . no desire to read about violence against women & children + mass suicide.

I found the reviews of this book intriguing. It's interesting to read such a wide range of opinion. I enjoyed the book; in main part because I visited Masada a few years ago. Alice Hoffman did a masterful job recreating those ancient times. For future readers, I would highly recommend googling Masada and viewing the images of the place. Though I found the story a good read, I did get lost at times in all the detail. I wouldn't describe this book as a page turner; rather an engrossing trip through the eyes of four fascinating women.