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Violence
Some
Violence; battle; ancient and modern conflict
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Romantic relationships; some sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of civilization, discovery, and the echoes of the past
What this book is about
Smith's 1972 novel interweaves a present-day archaeological discovery with the story of the ancient Phoenician city of Opet in Africa. An adventure story of two timelines — modern and ancient. Features violence and romance in both eras. For adults.
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Sexual content
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