nBook 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. n nFrom Francine Rivers comes the compelling and emotionally charged (Booklist, starred review) second installment in of the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart. n nBelieved dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition? n nContinuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul. n nIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions. n nFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again. n--Debbie Macomber n nAs we watch Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The costumes may vary, but our Lord does not change. n--Angela Hunt n nFrancine redefined Christian fiction--honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing--demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate Gods truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way. n--Liz Curtis Higgs n nFrancine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction. n--Bodie Thoene n nFrancine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment. n--Romantic Times