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- Two women occupy a place in Herod's court.
- About the Author: The author of more than 100 published books and with more than 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Note, The Nativity Story, and Esther: Royal Beauty.
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: Silent Years
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Two women occupy a place in Herod's court: the king's only sister, Salome, a resentful woman who has been told she is from an inferior race, and her lowly handmaid, Zara, who sees the hurt in those around her. Both women struggle to reach their goals and survive in Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.Book Synopsis
Two women occupy a place in Herod's court. The first, Salome, is the king's only sister, a resentful woman who has been told she is from an inferior race, a people God will never accept or approve.The second woman, Zara, is a lowly handmaid who serves Salome, but where Salome spies conspiracies and treachery, Zara sees hurting people in need of understanding and compassion.
Powerful and powerless, Idumean and Jew, selfish and selfless--both women struggle to reach their goals and survive in Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.
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Their Lives Couldn't Be More Different,but Their Goal Is the Same:
Survive King Herod's Rule.
Two women occupy a place in Herod's court. The first, Salome, is the king's only sister, a resentful woman who has been told she's from an inferior race, a people whom God will never accept or approve of.
The second woman, Zara, is a lowly handmaid who serves Salome, but where Salome spies conspiracies and treachery, Zara sees hurting people in need of understanding and compassion.
Powerful and powerless, Idumean and Jew, selfish and selfless--both women struggle to reach their goals and survive each day within Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.
"Hunt's mastery of the Bible and its stories is evident, and fans of biblical fiction will find much to enjoy."--Booklist
"King's Shadow is another engrossing read from Angela Hunt, who knows how to bring a Biblical time period to vivid life. . . . Hunt weaves her way through the history with skill and grace."--Historical Novel Review
Praise for Angela Hunt's Silent Years series
"Hunt's compelling chronicle dramatizes the repression of women during this historic time and spotlights the role faith played in female empowerment."--Booklist on Jerusalem's Queen
"Hunt's latest series puts a human face on a momentous event in ancient history. . . . Fans of biblical fiction will be captivated."--Library Journal on Judah's Wife
"Once again, Hunt demonstrates her stunning mastery of historical biblical literature as she begins her new Silent Years series. . . . Rich in history, atmosphere, emotion, and spirituality, Hunt's ambitious series debut is astounding."--Booklist starred review of Egypt's Sister
About the Author
The author of more than 100 published books and with more than 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Note, The Nativity Story, and Esther: Royal Beauty. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her PhD in biblical studies in theology. She and her husband live in Florida with their mastiffs. She can be found online at www.angelahuntbooks.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Series Title: Silent Years
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Angela Hunt
Language: English
Street Date: August 6, 2019
TCIN: 77820733
UPC: 9780764233364
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-5235
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
Well-researched Biblical Fiction
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 6 years ago
Angela Hunt has not written anything I have not fully enjoyed, and this book is no exception. She took a tumultuous time in history, filled with power-hungry politicians, and made sense of it to the reader, even garnering compassion for some characters.
This fourth book of The Silent Years series gives insight as to what it would be like to live under King Herod's reign as a citizen of Jerusalem, and especially his court. I had heard that he was a madman, and Hunt brought to life the horror, uncertainty, and dread associated with being close to the king.
Much of the time I liked Salome, the king's sister. She was a rock for Herod to depend on. She was smart, and fiercely loyal to her family. The story is chronicled in the first person, from Salome's perspective, and also from that of her handmaid, Zara. Although Zara served Salome each day and lived in the palace, she remained connected to her Jewish heritage and faith in Adonai.
Fans of historical and Biblical fiction will certainly want to read this book. It gives insight into the political and religious climate at the time of Jesus' birth.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Bethany House, for review purposes. The thoughts expressed here are my own.
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
grammy - 6 years ago
This is the 4th book in a series, The Silent Years. I did not read any of the previous books and that really didn't matter. It can be a standalone book very easily. It is a fictionalized history story, but quite true to actual events. It is also a Christian fiction but not overly "Christian" or preachy, less than most of Angela Hunt's books, but still, God is displayed in Zara's life. Zara is the handmaid to Salome.
The characters are very well written and quite believable. The story seems very true to history and at times is quite gruesome as Herod could be very cruel.
The story goes back and forth between Salome and Zara and tells the story from two different perspectives. One, Salome the princess/king's sister, the other, Zara a Jewish handmaid.
I enjoyed the book. Towards the end, I was afraid I would not want to read the ending but I was pleasantly surprised. If you enjoy Biblical or historical fiction you will enjoy this book. Angela Hunt is a gifted author and I enjoy reading her books. This is no exception. I give this 5 out of 5 stars.
I requested and was granted this book through Netgalley to read and review. I was not required to give the review and the review is totally my honest opinion.