Book Description:
From the bestselling author of Jewel of the Nile comes the thrilling tale of a woman who feels she has no future but soon discovers the fate of nations may rest in her hands.
The beloved daughter of Jewish captives in Babylon, Keren is sold into Daniel’s household to help her family survive. She becomes Daniel’s most trusted scribe, while taking lessons and swordsmanship training alongside Daniel’s sons and their best friend, Jared.
But after a tragic accident changes the course of her life, Keren finds herself in a foreign country, charged with a mysterious task: teaching a shepherd boy how to become a lord. When she overhears whispers that hint at his true identity, she realizes she must protect him from the schemes of a bloodthirsty king.
Jared cannot forgive Keren. Still, he finds himself traveling over mountains to fetch her back to the safety of home. When he discovers the secret identity of Keren’s pupil, Jared knows he must help protect him. Love battles bitterness as they flee from the king’s agents, trying to save the boy who could one day deliver their people from captivity.
My Review:
5 Smiles 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Though I’ve read some GREAT biblical fiction in the past two months, Ms. Afshar’s historical biblical about Daniel’s family, a slave girl’s tumultuous journey in a foreign land, and God’s sovereign hand on a hidden prince is my favorite! And though I’ve read nearly all of Afshar’s previous books—and enjoyed each one—Keren’s story is my new favorite!
Not only does The Hidden Prince have everything that makes a novel worthy of best-seller status—strong characters, sweet romance, plausible danger, perfect pacing, and rewarding resolution—but each character’s spiritual growth also felt like an added devotional thought. This book is a treasure for heart and mind, full of both information and chances for transformation when the characters’ deep lessons take root in the reader’s own soul.
Cultural detail and historical insights are expertly woven into seamless fiction as Afshar’s master storytelling rises to a whole new level. Those who want to learn more about Daniel and/or Israel’s days in Babylonian exile will enjoy this book. It’s also a great read for those interested in understanding Isaiah’s and Jeremiah’s prophecies. The Author’s Note is full of wonderful information about which parts of the book are biblical Truth, historical fact, and creative fiction. It also gives helpful resources for further study on this era in Israel’s history. A must read for every biblical fiction fan!
Short Bio:
Tessa & Mesu at the 2012 ACFW Conference
Tessa Afshar is a long-time friend and someone I’ve admired since we published our very first novels within about six months of each other. Her debut novel, Pearl in the Sand—the story of Rahab—released in late 2010; and my novel, Love Amid the Ashes—the story of Job and Dinah—released in early 2011. Rather than becoming competitors, Tessa and I became fast friends and met face-to-face for the first time at an ACFW conference a few years later.
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