Book Review-Older Books 2

Birthright by Nora Roberts

The sight is a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, by the name of Woodsboro. Archaeologist, Callie Dunbrook is pulled away from a well-deserved sabbatical, when a man operating a backhoe, uncovers a 5000-year-old skull found in this budding housing development. This discovery brings an unknown spot on the map to the eyes of the world. Antietam Creek, and wherein lies Simon’s Hole, is known as an area that is cursed. This proves to be true for the crew of the dig of this ancient civilization.

Callie is forced to work with a frustrating and exasperating anthropologist, who also happens to be her ex-husband, Jake. She continues to uncover bones and facts of a way of life unknown before. While she delves into the past, someone else is digging into her much more recent past. A woman comes to her and tells her something that rocks the foundations on which she was raised. This also leads her to do some digging of her own, which in turn leads her into situations fraught with peril and anguish. And to add to her emotional upheaval, Jake decides he is going to be there this time to help and protect her from unknown dangers coming from many directions. They frequently cross swords in an effort to protect themselves from the situations they are found in and the emotions and passions that seem to circle every move they make.

Throughout this tale, the characters are engaging, fierce, sympathetic and completely enjoyable. There is romance, mystery, comedy and sorrow from beginning to end. The mysteries and investigations swerve and turn into very often-unseen paths. Nora Roberts has once again made me laugh and cry, sometimes in the same page. This is a must read for all Nora Roberts fans and anyone who just wants a book with a bit of everything.