The Sands of Time

By Sidney Sheldon

FOUR WOMEN AND THE MEN THEY ARE FORBIDDEN TO LOVE

Four nuns find themselves suddenly thrust into a hostile world they long ago abandoned for the safety of the convent. Unwittingly they become pawns in a battle between the charismatic Jaime Miro, leader of the outlawed Basque nationalists, and the ruthless Colonel Ramon Acoca of the Spanish Army.

Megan
the orphan, who feels an overpowering attraction to Jaime Miro

Lucia
the fiery Sicilian beauty on the run for murder – and Rubio Arzano, the freedom fighter who risks his life to save her

Teresa
whose guilty conscience finally drives her to betray her friends

Graciela
who bears a terrible secret that almost destroys her – and the courageous Ricardo Mellado who loves her.

'The Sands of Time' is an unforgettable adventure and a heart-stopping romance, set against the timeless and dramatic landscape of Spain.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Jun 7, 2012
• ISBN: 9780007386833

Sidney Sheldon

The late novelist and screenwriter Sidney Sheldon remains one of the world's top bestselling authors, having sold more than 300 million copies of his books. Are You Afraid of the Dark? is his most recent in a long line of huge bestsellers. He is also the only writer to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Edgar. The Guinness Book of World Records heralds him as the most translated author in the world.

Reviews for The Sands of Time

[soosthemoose · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

First book I've read of Sidney Sheldon's. I'll be adding him to my list of ,favorite authors. Good book with history and thrills.

[maheswaranm-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A nice easy read.

Interesting sub-plots.
Kept me interested through the story.

Decided on a 3 when it came to between 3 and 4.

[moonshineandrosefire · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Spain - a land of eternal passion and unceasing bloodshed. Fleeing the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant, four nuns find themselves suddenly thrust into a hostile world which they had long ago abandoned for the safety of the convent. Unwittingly, they become pawns in a battle between the charismatic Jaime Miró, leader of the outlawed Basque nationalists, and the ruthless Colonel Ramón Acoca of the Spanish Army.Lucia - the fiery Sicilian beauty who harbors a murderous secret; she wins the heart of Rubio Arzano, a freedom fighter who risks his life to save her.Graciella - whose guilt over one reckless, youthful sin continues to haunt her, even now; Ricardo is the courageous man who loves her.Megan - the orphan seeking perilous refuge in the arms of a defiant Basque rebel; Jaime Miró, himself.Teresa - the believer haunted by a faith that seemingly mocks her with silence; whose own guilty conscience may lead her to commit an unforgivable act.Four women - and the men they are forbidden to love. Leaving innocence but not hope behind, they venture into an alien, dazzling world, where each will encounter an unexpected destiny - and the truth about herself. I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read for me, and learning about the pasts of each of the women was certainly intriguing. I give this book a definite A!

[miyurose_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this, despite the ease with which a few of the nuns gave up their cause for more earthly desires. You get a little taste of the Basque guerilla movement, a little taste of romance, and a big taste of adventure. A fun read.

[summermoonstone · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is set in the Basque rebellion in Spain. Four nuns are forced to flee their convent, each has interesting early lives and this escape changes the future lives of all of them as they go on the run with the charismatic Miro and his group of Basque nationalists - not knowing who to trust. I really enjoyed this book