Between Heaven and Earth: A Story of Nineteenth-Century Jerusalem

This book is a historical novel filled with mystery, intrigue, and discovery. Zara Rubens, suddenly widowed, decides to visit Palestine. There, she creates a new life for herself in 19th century Jerusalem. She becomes acquainted with legendary historical figures of that time, such as the British consul and his family. As a writer for The New York Times, Rubens becomes caught up in a complicated situation at the Russian compound, involving many surprising discoveries.
Over a century later, Ruben's great niece inherits her diaries. She becomes fascinated by her great aunt's life. She discovers that there was more to Zara Rubens than meets the eye, and more to her,
if she's willing to really search within herself.