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Marrakesh Gallery
Arriving in Morocco with Christian and Ash, Rowan discovers a place unlike any other.
Main square of Marrakesh. Morocco, Larysa Honcharenko.
Here in this special place, an angel of peace, named Kahlil, lives in a beautiful riad with an aging human wife who is dying. Thinking that she has come to Marrakesh to meet another Fallen Angel, Rowan discovers that they are there to help perform a miracle – one that could risk the life of the man she loves.
Arabic home facade with front door, Ratpack2, ID 177151681
As Ash guides Rowan and Christian to the door, a white cat with enormous green eyes turns to look curiously at them, launching itself onto an arched windowsill, content to clean its paws in front of this new peculiar audience.
Cat On a Ledge, Audrey Steidl
When Kahlil shows them to their guest bedroom, Rowan is astonished by its intricate beauty.
Dresses for sale on streets of Dubai, Angie Julian
Entering the courtyard of Kahlil and Amira’s riad, Rowan is struck by a sense of peace as she takes in the beauty of the blue, reflecting plunge pool and mysterious archways leading to other rooms.
Several days later, Christian invites Rowan out for coffee and discovers she is an actress and is assistant directing Macbeth at the University of Minnesota.
Dresses for sale on streets of Dubai, Angie Julian
As Christian recovers, Khalil arranges for Ahmed, a friend, to take Rowan to the famous souks.
Souvenirs on the Jamaa el Fna market, Marrakesh, Balate Dorin
Filled with spices in baskets and gorgeous etched lanterns, Rowan is overwhelmed by the craftmanship she finds at the Souks as she falls more and more in love with Morocco and its people.
Moroccan antique lamp, Javaman
After visiting Christian in the hospital, Rowan returns to the rooftop garden of the Riad to meet with Kahlil
The next day, Rowan discovers a sumptuous breakfast tray outside of her door.
Oriental baklava with date, pastry and mint tea, margouillat photo
After Amira recovers, she takes Rowan to her favorite place; the famed, lush Jardin Marjorelle wherethey take in the serene beauty of the lily pond and gardens as Amira tells Rowan about her falling in love with Kahlil
Hassan, a Moroccan driver, waits to transport Kahlil and Rowan to see another side of Morocco.
Man sitting at Blue Gate to old Medina, Rudolf Erns
Amira, now known as Amina, takes Rowan to see the Mellah, the Jewish quarter of Marrakesh, a place that is close to her heart.
Mellah, or Jewish Quarter, in Fez, by mehdi33300
When Rowan and Christian escape getting killed by a taxi driver on Summit Avenue, it slams into another car injuring a young man.
Slums of the medina in Fes, Morocco, Ryan Jones
As Rowan leaves Marrakesh with Christian and Ashton, she knows that her experiences have changed her forever.
Marrakech skyline view, hichamaarkoubi, CC0
Amalfi Coast Gallery
Chiara ushers them into a lush courtyard overlooking the ocean. (IMG_5492 by James Steidl, Ravello)
Hotel Parsifal, Unknown
Ash, Rowan and Christian arrive at a beautiful Italian inn up a mountain on the stunning Amalfi Coast where they are greeted by Chiara, the new owner. Christian remembers that his parents had taken him to this same inn as a child. (Parsifal by James Steidl, Ravello)
“Amalfi Ivy” ©James Steidl 2013
Chiara, a friend of Ash and Christian’s birth father since WWII, entertains them on their first night on her private terrace overlooking the sea. Enjoying local wine and other dishes, they spend four unforgettable hours together. (Unknown source Tommi?- Ravello)
Amalfi Coast HaizhanZheng
The next morning Christian and Rowan wake up to a beautiful breakfast tray enjoying cappuccinos and orange juice on the terrace of their bedroom. (Breakfast, JDS – Ravello)
Breakfast in Positano, © James Steidl 2013
Christian takes Rowan to a gorgeous balcony with views to the sea. (Author Audrey on balcony imagining Rowan here.) (Audrey on Veranda JDS Ravello)
Audrey in Amalfi, ©James Steidl 2002
Rowan and Christian walk among the lemon trees on Chiara’s property which she hand-picks to make her sweet, succulent lemon cake. (Unknown source)
Lemon Garden of Sorrento
Attending the funeral for Christian’s father, A.A. Atherton, Rowan understands that they are celebrating a man who was loved by millions.
Rufolo Garden, ©2013 James Steidl
As they continue to explore the tiny town Christian and Rowan find another stunning view of the sea (Ravello. Jpg James Steidl, Ravello)
Towers in Ravello, ©2013 James Steidl
At the end, they find a breathtaking vista of the coast. (Cimbrone 2.jpg JDS, Ravello)
Ravello Villa Rufolo, ©2013 James Steidl
Rowan and Christin say goodbye to Chiara and her beautiful inn, leaving Ash behind. (Door.jpg by Audrey, Ravello)
Villa Rufolo Doors, ©2013 James Steidl
On a moonlight night, Ash tells Rowan astonishing stories about WWII – how Kahlil helped the Sultan prevent the deaths of 350,000 Moroccan Jews, as well as how he saved Christian’s birth father after he was shot by a Nazi animated by demonic forces. (Amalfi Moon, JDS, Ravello)
Amalfi at Night, ©2013 James Steidl
Their driver takes them down the mountain through the town of Amalfi
Morning View of Amalfi, Aleh Varanishcha
Rowan sees the picture-perfect post-card view of Positano come into view. (Photo by Audrey Steidl, Positano)
Positano, Audrey Steidl 2013
“Along the mountain road their driver slows to accommodate a herd of sheep, a common occurrence in this unhurried part of the Italian coast.”
Rowan looks out over the ocean as a storm brews out to sea.(Photo by Audrey)
Mediterranean Sea, Audrey Steidl 2013
Isle Iona Gallery
Rowan approaches the tiny island of Iona, Scotland by ferry.
She sees a small village with story-book cottages and a nearly treeless landscape surrounded by beautiful blue-green waters.
Departing the ferry, Rowan meets a young local man who walks her through the village to her hotel.
Arriving at the hotel, Rowan checks in, knowing that she is within an hour of seeing Christian again.
Heading to the ancient Iona Abbey, Rowan begins to sense the unique beauty and spiritualty of the island.
After talking with Christian, he walks Rowan back towards the abbey and asks her to come to the services that evening.
Walking with Christian, Rowan sees ancient signs of faith throughout the island.
Rowan appreciates the stark beauty of the island in its smaller details
Attending mass later than night at the Abbey, Rowan hears Christian give a moving sermon on betrayal and forgiveness.
After the service, Rowan goes past the Cloisters looking for Christian
After speaking with the chaplain, Rowan walks along the path to the hotel and hears the baying of sheep in the distance
Lamb on the Isle of Iona, ©2002 James Steidl
Arriving at the hotel, Rowan sees Christian standing by the wall overlooking the sea.
The Author, Audrey Steidl on the island of Iona.
Audrey in Iona, ©2002 James Steidl
