The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem: A Novel

Name: The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem: A Novel
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (3033 reviews)
Author: Sarit Yishai-Levi

by Sarit Yishai-Levi

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.3 (3,033)

4.3 stars from 3,033 reviews. Top 70% of Historical Fiction books we track.

379 pages~6.3 hr readPublished by St. Martin's GriffinPublished 2016-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love multigenerational sagas that weave together family secrets across decades and continents.
You're drawn to stories where women's beauty becomes complicated—a gift, a burden, a curse, a weapon.
You enjoy books with Jewish themes and settings that explore cultural identity alongside personal drama.

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You prefer fast-paced plots over character-driven narratives that linger on emotional complexity.
You want a tidy resolution. This book sits with ambiguity and the messy reality of family bonds.
You're looking for a light read. This spans wartime trauma, affair secrets, and generational pain.

About this book

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem follows Gabriela as she seeks to understand her complicated relationship with her mother Luna, the most beautiful woman in Jerusalem, who has always kept her daughter at a distance. When tragedy strikes, Gabriela begins to investigate her family's history, uncovering the stories of previous generations: Great-Grandmother Mercada, a renowned healer; Grandma Rosa, who worked as a housekeeper for the English; and Luna, known for her beauty. As Gabriela uncovers family secrets, forbidden romances, and a curse that connects the women across generations, she discovers that her family's past and present are far more complex than she realized. Set across the Golden Age of Hollywood, World War II, and the 1970s, the novel traces multiple generations of women navigating dramatic historical change. The story explores themes of love, forgiveness, and family connection. The book was a finalist for the Book Club category of the 2016 National Jewish Book Awards.

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Currently 4.3★ from 3,033 reviews

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