About the Book
Princess Jehosheba wants nothing more than to please the harsh and demanding Queen Athaliah, daughter of the notorious Queen Jezebel.
Her work as a priestess in the temple of Baal seems to do the trick. But when a mysterious letter from the dead prophet Elijah predicts doom for the royal household, Jehosheba realizes that the dark arts she practices reach beyond the realm of earthly governments. To further Athaliah and Jezebel’s strategies, she is forced to marry Yahweh’s high priest and enters the unfamiliar world of Yahweh’s temple. Can her new husband show her the truth and love she craves? And can Jehosheba overcome her fear and save the family–and the nation–she loves?
With deft skill, Mesu Andrews brings Old Testament passages to life, revealing a fascinating story of the power of unconditional love.
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"This is what Biblical historical fiction SHOULD be - a story that makes you dig deeper into the scriptures and mine out the truths that were previously missed." —Erin L (Verified Purchase, March 6, 2019)
"I loved the development of so many likable characters: Jehoiada, Sheba, Zabad, Zibiah, and Nathanael. The complex character of Ahaziah was well done. And the author’s detailed research brought this time period in Israel’s history to life. I finished the book wanting to go back and read the Biblical account for myself. What better tools to have in my library to help me study the Bible than one of Mesu Andrews’ books!" —Amazon Customer (Verified Purchase, March 4, 2020)
"The depth of historical and cultural detail that is included is astounding. Her ability to explain the circumstances of the period and to make it possible to connect to the characters blows me away. I came away from this book with a greater appreciation of what God's faithful had to deal with in one of the most difficult times of the history of Israel and Judah." —Toni M. (Verified Purchase, June 15, 2014)
"Andrews possesses an extraordinary gift for breathing fresh life into Old Testament texts, bringing the history and passion of the lives chronicled within the pages of scripture to life with a fresh intensity and relevancy." —Ruth Anderson (April 2, 2014)
"Andrews is able to project feelings and emotion into little known Biblical characters and bring them to life. With astounding research this novel broaches, political, cultural and historical aspects of Biblical times and gives the reader and authentic and real experience as they read." —Deb (March 12, 2014)
"What a compelling, heart-grabbing story told with wisdom and love!" —lighthouse88 (March 5, 2014)
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