THE SERPENT'S DAUGHTER
A Jade del Cameron Mystery
Suzanne Arruda
Obsidian
ISBN 9780451222947
January 2008
Mystery

Writer, photographer and adventurer Jade del Cameron has traveled to Morocco to join her mother on holiday. Doña Inez del Cameron's ultimate destination for this trip is a relatives' home in Andalusia to acquire a fine Andalusian stallion for the del Cameron ranch back in the U.S. Though all through her life Jade's relationship with her proper aristocratic mother has been rather contentious, Jade deeply loves Inez and is shocked to discover her mother suddenly missing from their hotel in Tangier. Jade undertakes a intensive search which will lead her to Marrakesh and beyond, where dodging slave traders and old enemies is almost becoming second nature to her. Unflappable Jade will stop at nothing to rescue her mother and bring the villains to justice!

Hold on to your hats! THE SERPENT'S DAUGHTER is another wild adventure for the brave and beautiful Jade del Cameron. A compelling narrative, featuring a wealth of cultural detail and unforgettable characters weave around the reader firmly taking hold from first page to last. The author's style is elegant and witty reminiscent of storytelling in another time. In short order, I have been completely won over by the work of this author. THE SERPENT'S DAUGHTER is a definite keeper. I simply cannot get enough of Jade and her exploits and hope we readers will not have long to wait for more. Please write quickly Ms. Arruda! Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Melissa Fowler
Rating 4 1/2