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The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight Book 4) Kindle Edition

by N.L. Holmes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 4 of 4: Empire at Twilight

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In the twilight years of the Hittite Empire (1230s BC), Tudhaliya IV comes to the throne as a usurper's younger son, determined to rule according to the traditional values of justice and clemency, despite the harder advice of his ambitious mother and his questionably loyal older brothers. When his cousin Kurunta, with whom he was raised as someone dearer than a brother, decides his own claim to the throne is stronger than Tudhaliya's, the latter must decide whether to apply the brutal pragmatism of his advisors or risk appearing weak, and how to manage to leave his own son an empire that is finally free from civil war. The cost will be the sacrifice of his deepest friendship.

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"Great dramatic power and subtlety... Holmes' command of the relevant historical context is extraordinary... A historically rigorous and captivating tale of royalty." --Kirkus Reviews. "This book has something for everyone: action, political intrigue, military and diplomatic strategy, romance, secrets and schemes, betrayal, the list goes on. Holmes' writing is lush and, at times, lyrical. Her characters are well-defined and interesting. In a genre wholly ruled by tales from the current era..., (it) is a breath of fresh air."--BookTrib Reviews. "A meticulously well-researched historical fiction novel, The Sun at Twilight is as much a political thriller as it is an engrossing period piece.The attention to detail given to historical accuracy is so polished, so refined, so smooth, that it could be easy to forget that you are immersed in a different time period altogether."--Indies Today

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08VS4M3BJ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ WayBack Press (February 21, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7054 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 418 pages

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N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel, and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun.

The inspiration for her Bronze Age novels came with an assignment she gave to her students one day: here are the only documents we have telling us about a certain royal divorce in Ugarit in the 13th century. How much can we say about what happened? It quickly became apparent that almost anything we might come up with was as much fiction as historiography!

Today, since their son is grown, she lives with her husband, two cats, chicken, and geese in northern France, where she gardens, weaves, plays the violin, dances, and occasionally drives a jog-cart. And reads, of course.

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Mindi

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022

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Another great read!!! You will love this book! She's fast becoming one of my favorite authors!

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Erica Wojdyla

Great story

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021

The Sun at Twilight is the fourth book and I have enjoyed it just as much as the first three books. The Empire at Twilight series is a great series to read. I highly recommend reading the first three books to get the full background of this book. I love the historical time frame that this is written in. Attention to detail is so important. I was able to paint a picture in my mind’s eye and be drawn into this book with these wonderful characters. The characters are fully developed and complex in nature. This book is about Tudhaliya IV and him taking the throne. There is another, Kurunta has a claim to the throne. How will family, friendship and sacrifice play out in this story? It is a ride of emotions with twists and turns. I highly recommend this book to see what happens within this empire.

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chrissey

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023

The Sun At Twilight
By: N.L. Holmes

This is such an interesting fictional look at the Hittite Empire. I did not know much about this empire prior to reading this book, but I feel like I learned a whole lot and was entertained throughout the book. N.L. Holmes is a fantastic author whose passion for history exudes from her work. Every book she writes has an impeccable attention to detail and makes you feel as if you are fully immersed in the Empire. I definitely recommend picking this one up and reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

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Dvitz

Did not read, gave up after 2 volume in series, Waste of money

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021

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I read this after the Lord Hani series by the same author. This series is very different, almost as if written by someone else. The books have only minor connections to each other and are very slow-paced. Gave up after the second one.

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Angela Hayes

Historical Fiction.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021

4 Stars

The Sun at Twilight is the fourth book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L Holmes. As with the rest of the series, this is an historical crime story- full of rich and descriptive details which bring the story to life.
As I have discovered from reading most of Ms. Holmes’ other works, is that historical fiction is what she does best- her extensive knowledge of her subject adds realism and interest to her stories. And the authors obvious passion for history is not only evident in her work- but also added to my enjoyment of the book.
Ms. Holmes’ stories are a wonderful and fascinating blend of fiction and historical fact, which are woven into intriguing tales with plenty of mystery and drama to keep things interesting.

Thank you, N.L Holmes!

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Voracious Reader

Well Written Historical Fiction Novel!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022

Ms. Holmes has the credentials that allow her to write fantastic historical fiction books by having the experience and knowledge to incorporate accurate information into her stories. I believe the lifestyles, surroundings, and political situations are portrayed as accurately as possible. The story itself is fictionalized.

Ms. Holmes creates strong characters who never seem to act out of character. King Tudhaliya IV comes to the throne at a time when he struggles to keep the Empire intact. This is even harder to do as he always tries to do the right and just thing even when it might not be the thing that will help revive the Empire. He believes in delivering mercy and justice when adjudicating. He is always true to his beliefs even when he would desire a different outcome. At times my heart would nearly break for him as he strove through the trials that assailed him.

This was a well written story that really gives a view of the twilight period of the Hittite Empire. I really enjoyed this story as it gave me some education in this little-known historical period. That is one of the things I look for when reading historical fiction.

This is the fourth story in the Empire at Twilight series. The story can stand alone but I think probably a more complete reading experience would likely be gained by reading them all in order. I do not know if this is the final book in the series, but if so, I found it to be a satisfying ending.

I received a review copy of this book for which I am voluntarily giving my honest opinion in this review.

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Frances O'Sullivan

transported far back in time

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021

I’m really getting into N.L. Holmes’ books and The Sun at Twilight is another fantastic read! It’s the fourth in the Empire at Twilight series – set in the 13th Century BCE near the end of the Hittite Empire. The books focus on different characters during this period – in this case, it is the King Tudhaliya IV.
As I’ve said before, N.L. Holmes does a fantastic job of bringing historical worlds to life. She draws on historical evidence to inform the stories and their settings, creating vivid pictures of what life might have been like. Empire at Twilight takes place in a time and place I knew very little about so it has been very educational, as well as inspiring me to look into what artefacts have survived from this period.
The story is exciting and compelling. It opens with the protagonist mourning his late father and setting out his hopes and fears for his coming reign. There are already plenty of complications in family dynamics and allegiances, and people waiting to take advantage of the change in leadership. As the story progresses, there are even more twists and turns.
For me, this is a five star book. I would recommend this series to adult readers who enjoy historical fiction and want to be transported far back in time.

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mauireader

Interesting historical drama

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021

This is a well written story with interesting characters. There is much drama as there are those who wish to claim the throne. This is a story that gives so much insight to a time in our history that I have not heard much about. I love that this author gives us so much historical details and much of the feelings of the characters. I know the character personalities are the fictional part but it makes for a very interesting story and I loved learning more about the time. The story has its slow moving sections and the large amount of names that are sometimes hard to remember, as well as who everyone is, and their connections do sometimes pose a challenge. A full length stand alone story that is well worth the read. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.

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