From the Nile to the Jordan

"From the Nile to the Jordan" is a compelling and colorful historical novel, which captures in detail the spirit, excitement and intrigue of mid-20th century Egypt and Israel.

At the core of this stormy saga is Inbar Etty, the beautiful and talented daughter of respected judge Mosseri, member of Cairo's Jewish community. When the storm of tragic events in the Middle East in 1948, threatens to destroy her life - she sets out in a passionate quest for roots, love, fulfilment, creativity, and a new home.

The Exodus of the Jews from Egypt that took place in Biblical times is well known, but not so the Second Exodus, though it happened in the middle of the Twentieth Century. Ada Aharoni gives us the historical facts of the Second Exodus through the poignant and gripping story of Inbar and her lively group of friends.

"From the Nile to the Jordan" explores the tragedy of alienation and uprootedness. Inbar courageously fights against her tragic plight and the break-up of her family. After upheaval, exile, and the separation of her beloved Raoul - a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust for whom she searches incessantly, Inbar finally finds a deep sense of belonging, a home, and a new identity in Israel.

A major virtue of Aharoni's novel lies in its deep humanity and its hope for a lasting peace. This book has the deep inspiration, the captivating insight, and the symbolic and mythological strength, to make it unique.