From the publisher:
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 name--Zibah, delight of the Lord--thereby ensuring her royal pedigree. Ishma came to the prophet's home, devastated after watching her family destroyed and living as a captive. But as the years pass, Zibah's lively spirit wins Prince Hezekiah's favor, a boy determined to rebuild the kingdom his father has nearly destroyed. But loving this man will awake in her all the fears and pain of her past and she must turn to the only One who can give life, calm her fears, and deliver a nation.
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Mesu Andrews does an excellent job of drawing the reader back in time to the days of the Old Testament Bible. As you read her descriptions you not only can see the images but also "taste", "smell" and "touch" in your mind. It is as if you are there walking the dusty path, eating luscious grapes or holding a woven garment between your fingers. One word of caution: because she does such an amazing job of putting you right in the scene this book may not be appropriate for younger readers. She has some pretty graphic scenes of child sacrifice that are pretty brutal. For older readers the literary craftmanship brings an intriguing and deeper understanding to the Bible characters' traditions, times and personal lives. I was really touched by the description of the faithful witness the prophets and their families bore to hostile inhabitants of their land. The way God led ordinary people to do amazing things for Him really captured my heart.
I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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