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Three Kisses of the Cobra: A Novel

by Z.T. Balian
RM54.47 MYR RM36.19 MYR 34% off
Three Kisses of the Cobra: A Novel
Three Kisses of the Cobra: A Novel

Epic adventure blending history, love, and tragedy.

"Three Kisses of the Cobra" may intrigue you if you're drawn to historical fiction that brings the past vividly to life. The blend of an Armenian trader's epic tale with modern connections forges an interesting arc from the nineteenth century to the present. It's the sort of juicy narrative to relish if ancestral secrets and journeys across time excite you. Plus, the allure of exotic locations and adventures can provide a thrilling escape.

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Three Kisses of the Cobra: A Novel

by Z.T. Balian
RM54.47 MYR RM36.19 MYR 34% off
ISBN: 9780997111606
Authors: Z.T. Balian
Publisher: VAKR BOOKS
Date of Publication: 2016-01-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, War, World War II, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.58
(rated by 19 readers)

Description

Set sail on an epic adventure packed with travel to exotic locations, pirates, unfailing love, ships, the trade of spice and precious stones, attempted murder, and tragic death. When the warden of the Armenian church in Singapore sends an e-mail to Nayri, a Lebanese-Armenian banker, offering fascinating details from her family's roots and to connect her with a relative she's never met, she jumps at the opportunity to learn more about her history. Set in the early nineteenth century, "Three Kisses of the Cobra" is the fictional account of the life of one of the first settlers in Singapore. A well-traveled Armenian trader from Isfahan, Persia, Vartan's life is the stuff of legend. And, although overall, his journey is a happy one, it is, nonetheless, overshadowed by grief over his lost homeland-a pain shared by his present-day descendants, members of the Armenian diaspora. A vivid cast of characters, both fictional and historical, contribute to a narrative of survival, hardship, and triumph-a testament to the strength and resilience of spirit it takes to leave everything you know to pursue a new life far from home.
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Epic adventure blending history, love, and tragedy.

"Three Kisses of the Cobra" may intrigue you if you're drawn to historical fiction that brings the past vividly to life. The blend of an Armenian trader's epic tale with modern connections forges an interesting arc from the nineteenth century to the present. It's the sort of juicy narrative to relish if ancestral secrets and journeys across time excite you. Plus, the allure of exotic locations and adventures can provide a thrilling escape.