The Phoenix Bride was published in March 2024. It is a passionate tale of plague, fire, and forbidden love in seventeenth-century London. The novel has a few explicit sex scenes so that old adage, buyer beware, applies here. The publisher's summary: It is 1666, one year after plague has devastated England. Young widow Cecilia Thorowgood is a prisoner, trapped and isolated within her older sister’s cavernous London townhouse. At the mercy of a legion of doctors trying to cure her grief with their impatient scalpels, Cecilia shows no sign of improvement. Soon, her sister makes a decision born of desperation: She hires a new physician, someone known for more unusual methods. But he is a foreigner. A Jew. And despite his attempts to save Cecilia, he knows he cannot quell the storm of sorrow that rages inside her. There is no easy cure for melancholy. David Mendes fled Portugal to seek a new life in London, where he could practice his faith openly and leave the past behind. Still reeling from the loss of his beloved friend and struggling with his religion and his past, David is free and safe in this foreign land but incapable of happiness. The security he has found in London threatens to disappear when he meets Cecilia, and he finds himself torn between his duty to medicine and the beating of his own heart. He is the only one who can see her pain; the glimmers of light she emits, even in her gloom, are enough to make him believe once more in love. Facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, David and Cecilia must endure prejudice, heartbreak, and calamity before they can be together. The Great Fire is coming—and with the city in flames around them, love has never felt so impossible. I loved The Phoenix Bride. I am not usually a fan of romance stories but this one has enough historical elements woven into the plot that it doesn't read like a romance novel. The story is more of a historical fiction novel. This is also a book about persevering through tough times. The title is a big clue here as to what is inside the pages. I enjoyed reading about the healing methods for physical and mental health of the era. David used the herbs from the garden that he planted in order to mix poultices that will heal his patients. He was also attuned to how the body is affected by psychological trauma and was able to heal Cecilia with what we now call talk therapy. I learned alot about Jewish traditions as well as the way of life of conversos, Jewish converts to Christianity. David gave up those Christian traditions upon his arrival in London and once again began practicing Judaism. His arrival in London was only possible after a 400 year old edict expelling Jews from Britain was scrapped by the British government. Several circumstances kept David separated from Cecilia, such as their respective faith traditions and the familial expectations that they marry other people. Facing these seemingly insurmountable challenges, David and Cecilia have had to endure prejudice, heartbreak, and calamity, the Great Fire of London, before they can be together. There is a hint of gay romance in the story. David's relationship with Manuel, who died early in the story, makes the reader wonder if there was any romantic feelings between them. The plot doesn't dwell on this but the idea has been planted by the author. The Phoenix Bride is an engrossing read. I highly recommend it and am rating it 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Creative Team (Vendors) Thank you to the amazing creative team that came together to make the day truly memorable! Venue – monOrchid Gallery Planner/Coordinator – Shawn Barghout (mother of bride), Sami Barghout (brother of bride) Light Up Letters – AlphaLIT Arch Rentals – AZ Retro Rentals Photographer – PMA Photography Florist – Floral Keepsakes […]
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The Creative Team (Vendors) Thank you to the amazing creative team that came together to make the day truly memorable! Venue – monOrchid Gallery Planner/Coordinator – Shawn Barghout (mother of bride), Sami Barghout (brother of bride) Light Up Letters – AlphaLIT Arch Rentals – AZ Retro Rentals Photographer – PMA Photography Florist – Floral Keepsakes […]
The phoenix motif is no longer strange when it becomes a symbol and a typical motif of Vietnamese ao dai. Fire phoenix represents the strong soul of a woman, the more difficult the challenge, the more brilliant, the more beautiful. This design wants to honor the beauty of the soul, the beauty of Vietnamese women, full of strength and brilliance. Traditional design, phoenix motif in the middle as a highlight, combining mesh, lace, beads, and stones to create a unique design, very suitable for festivals and weddings.Note:*Processing time takes 11-14 working days (including 8-10 working days for manufacturing and NOT including shipping time)Product Details- Product type: Ao Dai - Material: Silk- Mandarin collar- Long sleeves- Embroidered phoenix pattern- Sides slit- Not include headband- Include pants- Length: ~140cm (Top); ~105cm (Pants)Size & Fit- Model wears size: S- Model measurement: 83-65-88Care InstructionGentle hand washes without a substantial impact on the attachment of the product, only ironing with a steam iron.
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My very first Phoenix pendant! ❤️🔥 I was recently inspired to create one after seeing a collection of Phoenix drawings on Pinterest. Then the following day I was watching an anime series called The...
The phoenix motif is no longer strange when it becomes a symbol and a typical motif of Vietnamese ao dai. Fire phoenix represents the strong soul of a woman, the more difficult the challenge, the more brilliant, the more beautiful. This design wants to honor the beauty of the soul, the beauty of Vietnamese women, full of strength and brilliance. Traditional design, phoenix motif in the middle as a highlight, combining mesh, lace, beads, and stones to create a unique design, very suitable for festivals and weddings.Note:*Processing time takes 11-14 working days (including 8-10 working days for manufacturing and NOT including shipping time)Product Details- Product type: Ao Dai - Material: Silk- Mandarin collar- Long sleeves- Embroidered phoenix pattern- Sides slit- Not include headband- Include pants- Length: ~140cm (Top); ~105cm (Pants)Size & Fit- Model wears size: S- Model measurement: 83-65-88Care InstructionGentle hand washes without a substantial impact on the attachment of the product, only ironing with a steam iron.
See more from Anthony and Yuri's wedding at the Royal Palms. These babes had the cutest style and are so sweet, click here to see more!
The bride but also the antibride. Hat by Divino Halos Florals by Carte Blanche
