The discovery of a lifetime will bring the fulfillment of Syble’s greatest hopes. Yet, sometimes choosing love is more important than achieving dreams.From USA Today bestselling author Stacy Henrie, comes an inspirational historical romance AMONG SAND AND SUNRISE, An American Heiress novel.AMONG SAND AND SUNRISE –1909–After three failed seasons, American heiress Syble Rinecroft is more than … seasons, American heiress Syble Rinecroft is more than ready to move forward in a life of independence and adventure. And what better way to begin than by taking a trip to Egypt with her grandmother and her band of widowed friends to find a hidden tomb? There’s only one catch. The archaeologist the widows insist on employing is none other than the irritating Marcus Brandt whom Syble met years ago on another trip to Egypt. If Syble has any hope of finding the tomb and being known for something other than too vivacious to make anyone a suitable wife, she’ll have to learn to work with Marcus.
British archaeologist Marcus Brandt has only ever wanted one thing—a discovery in Egypt that will bring him the acclaim that has eluded his career. Such a thing will surely be found in the tomb he is presently clearing. So when his wealthy patroness and her friends, including Marcus’s grandmother, seek his help in finding a hidden tomb, he’s reluctant to agree to the new dig. Especially when it involves daily interaction with Syble Rinecroft, the annoying adolescent he met eight years ago.
Compelled to do the dig for different reasons, Syble and Marcus finally agree to work together, in spite of their opposite approaches to life. As the days pass, though, they discover there may be more to each other and their growing friendship than either expected to find. And yet, opening their hearts might just cost them their dreams.
AMERICAN HEIRESS SERIES:
Night at the Opera
Beneath an Italian Sky
Among Sand and Sunrise
LOVE INSPIRED HISTORICAL:
A Cowboy of Convenience
The Rancher’s Temporary Engagement
The Outlaw’s Secret
The Renegade’s Redemption
Lady Outlaw
The Express Rider’s Lady
OF LOVE AND WAR SERIES:
Hope at Dawn
Hope Rising
A Hope Remembered
A Christmas Hope
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Armchair traveling is very enjoyable, especially when each book in the series takes place in a different locale. Such is the case with the An American Heiress series by Stacy Henrie. When I looked on my Kindle and realized I had all three of the books, I knew I was in for some binge reading. This third and final book in the series centered around an archaeological dig in Egypt and two acquaintances reconnecting there after a previous excursion several years earlier.
I loved how Syble’s and Marcus’ character growth developed throughout the course of the story and how their previous annoyance with each other changed into something very different. And the Wandering Widows traveling group—those ladies were a hoot! I have enjoyed each of the books in the series and wish there were more! I highly recommend these books and this author!
This has been a good series. I thought there were true but not ovebearing Christian themes. I also wouldn’t say it preachy but a natural part of the characters person. I found the historical aspects of an Egytptian dig interesting. I loved the path Stacy Henrie had the H & h take with individual growth. Also learning to grow together and become complimentary to each other. I thought there was sweet moments for the h & H. This was a wonderful slow burn romance. I enjoyed how the book was ended.
4.5 stars for the latest in the American Heiress series. After three failed Seasons Syble has given up on winning a man’s heart, and joins her grandmother and the Wandering Widows on a trip to Egypt. It’s there she finds out the archaeologist they’ve hired is Marcus Brandt, whom she didn’t get along with eight years ago on a previous trip to Egypt.
Marcus doesn’t know that Syble is going to be involved in the dig his grandmother plans to sponsor, and is none too pleased when he finds out that the dig involves an old map Syble found in an urn eight years ago.
This is isn’t a friends-to-lovers story and I didnt’ consider it an enemies-to-lovers story because Syble was only 13 and Marcus 19 when they met the first time. It’s more of an acquantances-discover-they-are-more-alike-than-they-thought story, as Syble and Marcus spend weeks together in Egypt digging and getting to know each other better. It’s a slow and gentle romance, not one where the main characters feel an instant attraction. Marcus and Syble have each been hurt by someone they had feelings for and feel they’re too different from societal norms to find a love match.
I liked how Syble was willing to be alone rather than married to someone who wouldn’t allow her to be herself. I loved the Wandering Widows with their schemes and matchmaking ideas. They sound like a great bunch of older ladies that would be a hoot to hang around with and would liven up any boring gettogether.
I loved the descriptions of the tombs and the findings. I didn’t know much about archaeology in the early 1900’s and found it very interesting. I’m really enjoying this An American Heiress series. This is a clean romance.
This is the third book in this American Heiress series by Stacy Henrie. Each book can stand alone easily so don’t worry if you haven’t read the others but do add them to your read list as they are both great stories!
I loved the setting for this story. Egypt is so foreign to me and the excitement of the 1900’s when people were discovering all the ancient ruins and tombs makes this book so fascinating. Can you imagine finding and walking into an undiscovered tomb full of treasures and history? Wow. How amazing that would be? I felt some of that amazement through the eyes and thoughts of the characters in this book and I loved it!
This story is slow and gentle. There isn’t anything heart pounding or climactic about it. It follows Syble and Marcus as they learn about each other while working together on a dig. They are both just outside the “norms” of their time which made them even more interesting to me as a reader. I really enjoyed my time spent with this book.
– I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
What I enjoyed about this book:
• My interest was immediately caught in the beginning of the story with the constant competition and bickering between Syble and Marcus, when they were teenagers. They were just 13 and 19 yrs old taking a Nile River Cruise with their respective grandmothers.
• Sybil and Marcus meet again as adults and this is their story of finding self acceptance and love.
• I liked the concept of an archeological dig in Egypt. Aarcheology has always fascinated me.
• The Wandering Widows were a fun group of women and they added so much depth to the story.
• The descriptions of locations and emotions were well done, easy to visualize, and to feel. I felt a part of the scenes.
• The pacing of the story was neither too slow nor too fast.
• There was a smooth, coherent flow to this book.
• This story had a very satisfying ending.
• This was a clean read.
I was given an advance reader’s copy of this book by the author. My review was voluntary and my comments and thoughts were my own. I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy historical romance and adventure.
After three seasons, seeing her last opportunity for matrimony go up in smoke, Syble Rinecroft has come to the conclusion that she is not the type men marry. She’s not demure and quiet enough. There she was, feeling miserable in New York when her grandmother proved to be her savior. Her Nana and her three friends, the Wandering Widows, are sailing to Egypt and want Syble to accompany them. Syble is thrilled until they arrive in Egypt: the archaeologist on site is none other than Marcus Brandt, the boy who had scoffed at her precious find eight years before while they were on a cruise on the Nile River with their relatives.
When they first met in 1901, Syble and Marcus were respectively thirteen and nineteen, and I’ll be eternally grateful that neither of them carried a torch all this time. They acted their age in relation to each other and their personalities: he is studious and reserved, while she’s a dynamo, energetic and vivacious. The years haven’t fundamentally changed them, but they are now more open to compromise. I loved that there was no bickering, no resentment on Syble’s part, but their competitive natures, which give us quite a few entertaining scenes, bring them closer. They’re attracted to each other, and the reasons why neither dares make a move are perfectly reasonable.
AMONG SAND AND SUNRISE is a delightful read, filled with vibrant images, inspired dialogues, and wonderful characters; the fabulous Florence is as unforgettable as Marcus and Syble. The romance is lovely and nothing happens by magic; Marcus and Syble find true love the same way they uncover treasures: with patience, enthusiasm, and dedication.