The Hawk and the Jewel, by Lori Wick, opens in a distant land. When her mother dies after being washed overboard, Sunny Gallagher is adopted by the emir of Darhabar. She is given the name Shani and raised as his favored child. Once she reaches her teenage years, this ruler decides to return her to her homeland. This change is almost too much for Shani to bear!
Once this young girl arrives in London, she must adjust to so many things, including her own name. She now she must answer to her given name Sunny. As she grows up, it is interesting to see how her relationships with her relatives slowly grow. It is especially of interest to see how Sunny interacts with the man who came to rescue her!
This tale ends with a surprise when emir shows up to have one last interaction with Sunny. This is definitely a tale worth the time!