My thoughts:
Tracy's website says, "your portal to the ancient world." This book did not disappoint. It was everything that I hoped it would be... drama, mystery, suspense, historical, and an expression of growing faith in God. It was all of that plus dark secrets, a compelling mission, character refinement and growth, and divine protection.
I have to admit, I got a little confused with the Herods and Caesars. It's not Tracy's fault. She put a chart in the front of the book. They just had some wonky relationships. This was the time of the Julius and Augustus and Octavian Caesars and Marc Antony. Hateful and heartless, the lot of them. Cleopatra plays a starring role and she is just nasty every way you looked at her. She did her share of hateful and heartless things as well. I was shocked at the way human life held no value in their eyes nor did marriage or fidelity.
I came away from this book with a better understanding of the time period of the Hasmonians whom you might know as the Jewish Maccabeans. I never fail to be amazed at the anti-semitism. The Romans and Jews really did hate each other.
I was so happy that Lydia, the central character, was a good decent young woman who was artistic and caring and brought beauty to relationships and locations. Oh pickle loaf sandwiches and popcorn brains, I want to tell you about some things that were so wonderful, but they would just spoil the book for you. I'll hush. ~smile~ This is well worth reading. Do be careful though. Your housework may suffer. Laundry just isn't quite in the same league. ~smile~
I'll give this one five stars. I will be reading every Tracy Higley book I can get my hands on. ~smile~ I recommend you do the same.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from litfuse as part of a blog tour.
I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 : Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Tracy's website says, "your portal to the ancient world." This book did not disappoint. It was everything that I hoped it would be... drama, mystery, suspense, historical, and an expression of growing faith in God. It was all of that plus dark secrets, a compelling mission, character refinement and growth, and divine protection.
I have to admit, I got a little confused with the Herods and Caesars. It's not Tracy's fault. She put a chart in the front of the book. They just had some wonky relationships. This was the time of the Julius and Augustus and Octavian Caesars and Marc Antony. Hateful and heartless, the lot of them. Cleopatra plays a starring role and she is just nasty every way you looked at her. She did her share of hateful and heartless things as well. I was shocked at the way human life held no value in their eyes nor did marriage or fidelity.
I came away from this book with a better understanding of the time period of the Hasmonians whom you might know as the Jewish Maccabeans. I never fail to be amazed at the anti-semitism. The Romans and Jews really did hate each other.
I was so happy that Lydia, the central character, was a good decent young woman who was artistic and caring and brought beauty to relationships and locations. Oh pickle loaf sandwiches and popcorn brains, I want to tell you about some things that were so wonderful, but they would just spoil the book for you. I'll hush. ~smile~ This is well worth reading. Do be careful though. Your housework may suffer. Laundry just isn't quite in the same league. ~smile~
I'll give this one five stars. I will be reading every Tracy Higley book I can get my hands on. ~smile~ I recommend you do the same.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from litfuse as part of a blog tour.
I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 : Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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