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The Cup (The Moroccan Empire Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Melissa Addey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 459 ratings

A gifted healer. An impossible vow. An empire’s destiny.

11th century North Africa. Hela has powers too strong for a child – both to feel the pain of those around her and to heal them. But when she is given a mysterious cup by a slave woman, its powers overtake her life, forcing her into a vow she cannot hope to keep.

Trapped by her vow, Hela loses one chance after another to love and be loved. Meanwhile, in her household, a child is born. Zaynab will one day become Morocco’s queen and Hela’s actions are already shaping her destiny.

Can a great healer ever heal her own wounds? Will Hela turn her back on her vow or follow it through to the bitter end? And will her choices forever warp the character of Morocco’s greatest queen, and so shape the destiny of a future empire?

The Cup is the magical prequel novella to the Moroccan Empire historical fiction series. If you enjoy exploring forgotten histories, the interwoven stories of women and emotional destinies then you will be gripped by this dramatic novella.
Travel back to the beginnings of a legendary empire. Buy The Cup today. (If you'd like a free copy, you can download it from my website, www.melissaddey.com)
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  1. Book 4 of 4
    The Moroccan Empire
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    164 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    November 4, 2018
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Book cover and review 'a magical story... exquisite writing' (Discovering Diamonds). Moroccan blue.

Text: A gifted healer.

Text: An Impossible Vow

Text: the Destiny of an Empire

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Image: ancient Moroccan building with palm trees.

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Praise for Melissa Addey's Moroccan Empire series
A rare chance to see into the hopes, flaws, and compromises of people brushed over in most Western history books. Historical Novel Society

Absolutely loved every bit of it. The characters are fascinating, the exotic setting beautifully described (love the camels!) and a devout nun caught in the middle— excellent. And how she experienced love in its many forms was deeply moving as well as her life coming full circle. Chill with a Book

One of the best love stories I have ever read. Five stars. Dutchy's Book Reviews

Melissa Addey has penned a fascinating account of the rise to power of the North African Almoravids. Addey's extensive knowledge and research show in the vivid descriptions of North African landscapes, life, customs, and religions, not only Muslim but Christian and Jewish as well. Highly recommended. Historical Novel Society

Customs, beliefs and rituals, are all wonderfully described... an exquisite book. Discovering Diamonds

Superbly plotted, with a vividly described setting and packed full of memorable characters. The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K6JHNRB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Letterpress Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 164 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910940440
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Moroccan Empire
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 459 ratings

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Would you like two free historical novellas? Visit my website (my name .com) and pick up your copy of The Cup and The Consorts.

I write historical fiction across several different eras, as I love to research new times and places. Come with me to:

Ancient Rome: meet the backstage team of the Colosseum, tasked with creating spectacular gladiatorial Games.

Medieval Morocco: four women's lives intertwine to tell the story of a rising empire across North Africa and Spain.

18th century China: the gilded lives of four imperial concubines, each struggling to find her place in the Forbidden City.

And my latest: Regency romances, where our heroes and heroines are a little unusual...

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Customers find the book well worth reading and appreciate its writing style, with one noting how the author creates a world that engulfs the reader. The story receives positive feedback for blending historical facts and its rich historical setting.

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Customers find the book well worth reading and very entertaining.

"...Seemed to end too soon but so nicely written. Entertaining!" Read more

"...When you think she has finally found happiness, it's gone. I really enjoyed this book and have started reading the next in the series." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's historical elements and well-crafted narrative, with one customer highlighting how it weaves historical facts into the story.

"...The characters come to life with all the joy, sorrows, love, and tragedy of lifetimes often not revealed . Fascinating in their unfolding!" Read more

"...This story is rich with history and shows the tragic decisions that Hela makes. When you think she has finally found happiness, it's gone...." Read more

"This book had a historical setting that was beautifully described. It was sad that the women in the story were broken in the same way they are today...." Read more

"This series is a well woven tale of four women. Each is beautifully done, blending historical facts and fiction seamlessly." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how the author creates a world that engulfs the reader.

"...Seemed to end too soon but so nicely written. Entertaining!" Read more

"This book had a historical setting that was beautifully described. It was sad that the women in the story were broken in the same way they are today...." Read more

"This series is a well woven tale of four women. Each is beautifully done, blending historical facts and fiction seamlessly." Read more

"The author creates a world that engulfs the reader. The city is full of life and its unique culture...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars the cup
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
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    Very interesting look at a time and place lost to history! The characters come to life with all the joy, sorrows, love, and tragedy of lifetimes often not revealed . Fascinating in their unfolding!
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  • Sterling Silver Magnolia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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    Would have loved to take this just a bit farther. Seemed to end too soon but so nicely written. Entertaining!
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  • the phantom tollbooth
    3.0 out of 5 stars Too linear...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
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    Not a bad effort, but nevertheless a book with several major flaws, especially for a historical fiction book.

    The biggest problem is that the author never really establishes time or place successfully, both crucial elements of good historical fiction. The book takes place in the 11th century in a city in what is now Tunisia, but the author never provides the necessarily details to situate the reader in that time in place. The book could just as easily take place at any time up until the early 20th century, and in any location in the Middle East/North Africa.

    The second major problem is that the book tries to cover too much time (20-25 years) too quickly. So the writing feels episodic, as the reader pops in and out of each event needed to propel the story along, rather than being part of a strong narrative.

    The third problem is that the book ends at the 75% mark....the rest of the text is a preview of the next book in the series....I hate it when authors pull this stunt.

    If you want to read some really good books that take place in North Africa, read Jane Johnson's novels...they're much better than this book.
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  • Terez Lyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Tragic Book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020
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    This is the story of Hela, a healer who is given a cup with magical properties. She uses it to entice a man she is interested in and he dies. To atone his death she enslaves herself to his sister Djalia. This story is rich with history and shows the tragic decisions that Hela makes. When you think she has finally found happiness, it's gone. I really enjoyed this book and have started reading the next in the series.
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  • Patricia Kenworthy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Historical Setting
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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    This book had a historical setting that was beautifully described. It was sad that the women in the story were broken in the same way they are today. The main character tried to help but I fear she may have made things worse. It is a thought provoking story.
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  • T.L.W
    5.0 out of 5 stars VERY EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
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    I received this book from a free download. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down! I am so enthralled that when finished I quickly was able to get the series thanks to the author for making it available through KINDLE UNLIMITED!!!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars intriguing take on history
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
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    This series is a well woven tale of four women. Each is beautifully done, blending historical facts and fiction seamlessly.
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  • Beth Brown-Gershovich
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great story but too short
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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    I love historical fiction and love the history of The Maghreb. A while back I had the privilege and pleasure to visit Morocco and fell in love with the country and its people. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series and hope the other books are longer.
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  • Rene's Review
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2022
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    I first read 'The Cup' as a free book from Melissa's web site and was delighted when the follow-up books came out in audio. I have now listened to all three books and re-read the cup.
    All I can say is Thank You for transporting me to a time and p!ace that intrigued me and invited me into the lives of four very different, strong and powerful women.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Raw and intriguing
    Reviewed in Australia on October 2, 2020
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    I almost put this book down a few times, the writing style was so different to anything I had read before but I kept wanting to know what happened next. I'm getting the next book right now!
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  • Jill Spencer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Australia on October 26, 2019
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    Very good read
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  • BeccaB
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Cup that Cheers 🍷
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2018
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    I really loved this book, I was sorry that I read it so quickly, I will wait a couple of months and read it again..
    Incidentally I usually buy books for my Kindle, on this occasion I bought the actual 📚 book !
    It has made me realise just how special a book really is and from now on I will save my kindle for holidays only !
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  • sand flower
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2021
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    This book kicks off the trilogy ...A string of silver beads, None such as she and Do not awaken love. It is necessary to read this first to understand some of the fiction that impacts some of the characters.
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