Mark of the Lion
In 1919, when most women only dream of adventure, Jade del Cameron lives it. After growing up tough on a New Mexico ranch, then driving an ambulance along the front lines of World War I, she can fire a rifle with deadly precision and stare down men maddened by shell shock. Now, still suffering...
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In 1919, when most women only dream of adventure, Jade del Cameron lives it. After growing up tough on a New Mexico ranch, then driving an ambulance along the front lines of World War I, she can fire a rifle with deadly precision and stare down men maddened by shell shock. Now, still suffering lingering trauma from the Great War, she sets off for Africa, determined to fulfill a man's dying wish...and never expecting to become involved in murder. Rich with romance, mystery, and adventure, Mark of the Lion introduces a fascinating new heroine and explores the elusive heart of a compelling and exotic world.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780451217486 (0451217489)
Publish date: January 3rd 2006
Publisher: NAL Hardcover
Pages no: 340
Edition language: English
Category:
Adventure,
Cultural,
Africa,
Book Club,
Historical Fiction,
Mystery,
Historical Mystery,
Thriller,
Crime,
Cozy Mystery,
Kenya
Series: Jade del Cameron Mysteries (#1)
The supernatural element took away from this book for me. I do like Jade enough to continue on with the series.
If I could, I would rate the descriptions of East Africa at least 3 stars, all the rest a grudging 2 stars. I wanted so much to like both this book and this heroine, both of which should have been right up my alley, but they were steadfast in their refusal to give me the slightest hook of appreciati...
More like 3 3/4 stars. Interesting period. The author capture the feel of the time. Her heroine is this side of wonderful. Jade Del Cameron is a take no prisoner, action, independent woman. WW1 civil veteran, she still carries the pain and the terror of that time in her.The mystery is a bit far fetc...
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