The Betrayed

Echoes from the Past, Book 7

De: Irina Shapiro

Narrado por: Wendy Wolfson

Are some secrets worth dying for?

Ireland, 1588. Rafael de Silva washes ashore on an Irish beach after a catastrophic shipwreck, carrying only his secret Jewish faith and a golden hamsa. He is starving and desperate when he meets Aisling O’Rourke, a local chieftain’s niece, and experiences a blinding desire he has never felt before. But their love is impossible, and when Rafael’s precious hamsa is discovered, he faces a terrible choice: admit to a secret that could see him nailed to a cross or watch an innocent man die in his place.

Present day. The discovery of a hamsa amulet beside crucified remains near an Irish castle is a puzzle to Quinn Allenby until her psychic gift connects her to the artifact’s terrible history. But as she pieces together Rafael’s story, her twin sister’s arrival with devastating secrets forces Quinn to confront a painful truth: some betrayals span generations, and the past has a way of demanding payment from the living.

A haunting tale of religious persecution, forbidden love, and family secrets that echo through the centuries. The next addictive listen for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine.

©2019 Irina Shapiro (P)2019 Irina Shapiro

Wow!!

This “chapter” in the Echoes from the Past Series is jam-packed with unexpected surprises both in Quinn’s present life and in the story of the crucified remains she is “researching.” I absolutely love this series and highly recommend it to anyone who likes suspense stories set in both the present and the past. Wendy Wolfson, the narrator, does an excellent job in bringing this story to life. I’m anxiously awaiting the next book in this series!! I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

Hanging on every word!

Wait...what? On the edge of my seat waiting for book 8 on Audible. Another great read Irina! I’m going to re-listen to the Wonderland series while I wait...

Excellent series

I binge read the series in a week at the beach! Couldn’t put them down!
Historical Fiction Highly recommend!

Hooray!!

Finally. (Spoiler Alert!!!) … No sad horrific ending!!! Really enjoying the ongoing story of Quinn/Gabe /Reese … and their family…

Haunting and Entertaining

In 2005, Dr. Quinn Allenby unearthed a crucified skeleton in Ireland. Among the bones and dirt is a hamsa charm, a protective amulet often often used by Muslims. She can't figure out how a Muslim would have found his way to Ireland and what led to the crucifixion.
 In 1588, the Spanish Armada ship Rafael de Silva was sailing on crashes on the rocky coasts of Ireland. With limited English, a hidden hamsa, and wounded comrades, he's trapped in hostile territory with no way home. And as the Protestant English forces progress into Catholic Ireland, protecting his identity becomes more vital than ever.
 While trying to learn more about Rafael, Quinn is mired in mysteries in the present day as well. Her long lost sister isn't lost anymore, not physically at least. But as Quinn pushes to get closer to Jo, Jo begins to run before her own past catches up to her. The secrets never end for poor Quinn, although she'll do anything to set things right.
 As always, I need a breather after each of Shapiro's books. Not since Outlander has a series so completely set the bar for what a good book is. Each installment is so deliciously dark, but still makes you hope for just once, things won't be as bad as Quinn's skeletons make them out to be.
 Quinn is completely lovable. Kind, selfless, and always eager to see the best in people, she's never prepared for those close to her to betray her. Every book, I root for things in her life to go east on her, just once, and things always seem to just fall apart in both the past and present.