francine rivers books a voice in the wind

Because of his almost superhuman fighting ability, he is sold to a ludus, a school for gladiator training, destined for a life of blood sport for the entertainment of the Roman mob. In one ambush, he too is captured and sold into enslavement.

Meanwhile, Atretes, a tribal warrior living in the forests of Germania-territory claimed by Rome-leads a ragtag group of clans on raids against the occupying Roman legions. The spoiled and petulant Julia claims Hadassah as her personal servant, and Hadassah begins her service to the Valerian household, living under the constant threat of punishment and death. “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.Hadassah, a Christian living in Judea during the Roman siege of Jerusalem, is captured, marched to Rome, and enslaved to a wealthy Roman family, the Valerians: Decimus, Phoebe, and their adult children, Marcus and Julia. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.” “Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”

“Francine redefined Christian fiction-honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing-demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.” “As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.” “Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions Even as she’s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget-Hadassah.

Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.

Francine rivers books a voice in the wind