Tag Archives: Ancient Israel

Jerusalem’s Queen (Angela Hunt) – Review

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ Born in the small village of Modein, a town made famous by the warrior Maccabees, Salome Alexandra knows better than to harbor grand dreams for her future. She pales in comparison to her beautiful older … Continue reading →

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Shelter of the Most High (Connilyn Cossette) – Review

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are … Continue reading →

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A Light on the Hill (Connilyn Cossette) – Review

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her … Continue reading →

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A Passionate Hope (Jill Eileen Smith) – Review

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ Hannah and her husband, Elkanah, share a deep and abiding love, for each other, for their God, and for his tabernacle at Shiloh. Greatly disturbed by the corruption of the priests, they long for restoration … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Daughter (Mesu Andrews) – Review

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

  ~ About the Book ~ In this epic Biblical narrative, ideal for fans of The Bible miniseries, a young woman taken into the prophet Isaiah’s household rises to capture the heart of the future king. Isaiah adopts Ishma, giving her a new … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday – 19 January 2018 – Isaiah’s Daughter (Mesu Andrews)

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Welcome to First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books! I’m deep in the world of 8th Century BC Judah this week, thoroughly engrossed in Mesu Andrews’ new release Isaiah’s Daughter. I can’t wait to share my review with you all tomorrow! … Continue reading →

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