Her name is Dinah. In the Bible her fate is merely hinted at in a brief & violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis" that recount the life of Jacob & his infamous dozen sons. The " Red Tent" is an extraordinary & engrossing tale of ancient womanhood & family honour. Told in Dinah's voice it opens with the story of her mothers
- the four wives of Jacob
- each of whom embodies unique feminine traits & concludes with Dinah's own startling & unforgettable story of betrayal grief & love. Deeply affecting & intimate " The Red Tent" combines outstandingly rich storytelling with an original insight into women's society in a fascinating period of early history & such is its warmth & candour it is guaranteed to win the hearts & minds of women across the world. ' If you don't read it you'll be missing out'
- Eve. 'I genuinely fell into this rich & colourful world & Dinah & Leah have stayed with me as ancestors & sisters brought to life by Anita Diamant's imaginative novel'
- " Maureen Lipman"."