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Violence
Barely any
Mild; historical danger and the risks of discovery
Language
None
No strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate; the psychological demands of discovering something that challenges what you thought you knew
What this book is about
Antoinette May's historical novel follows a woman archaeologist whose work uncovers a sacred site with deeper significance than anyone expected — in the dual-timeline form that allows May to explore both the ancient past and the modern excavation of its meaning. May writes historical fiction with genuine cultural and archaeological depth.
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