Bathsheba - (Dangerous Beauty Novel) by Angela Hunt (Paperback)

About the Book

New York Times bestselling author Angela Hunt vividly retells the biblical story of Bathsheba, whose incredible beauty nearly destroyed a king.

Book Synopsis

A Vivid and Moving Portrait of a Reluctant Queen

After sending his army to besiege another king's capital, King David forces himself on Bathsheba, a loyal soldier's wife. When her resulting pregnancy forces the king to murder her husband and add her to his harem, Bathsheba struggles to protect her son while dealing with the effects of a dark prophecy and deadly curse on the king's household.

Combining historical facts with detailed fiction, Angela Hunt paints a realistic portrait of the beautiful woman who struggled to survive the dire results of divine judgment on a king with a divided heart.

From the Back Cover

One of Ancient Israel's Most Famous Women--As You've Never Looked at Her Before

One of the Bible's most misunderstood and misjudged women, Bathsheba comes to life in this new biblical reimagining from Angela Hunt. Combining historical facts with detailed fiction, this is an eye-opening portrait that will have you reconsidering everything you thought you knew about her.

After receiving God's promise of a lifelong reign and an eternal dynasty, King David forces himself on Bathsheba, a loyal soldier's wife. When her resulting pregnancy forces the king to murder her husband and add her to his harem, Bathsheba struggles to protect her son while dealing with the effects of a dark prophecy and deadly curse on the king's household.

"Hunt astounds readers and ignites their imagination. This is the most realistic rendition of Bathsheba's inner circle of relationships."--RT Book Reviews Top Pick

More Praise for Angela Hunt's Dangerous Beauty series!

". . . readers will find nothing better in the genre than bestselling Hunt's interpretation of the biblical book of Esther. . . . Hunt handles the tale's nuances with care and openness, presenting readers with a beautiful, honest, captivating retelling of a familiar story."--Publishers Weekly on Esther: Dangerous Beauty

"With carefully researched, richly rendered historical details, Hunt breathes new life into the biblical blueprint. The result is a chilling tribute to Esther's bravery that is sure to grip and surprise readers."--Booklist on Esther: Dangerous Beauty

About the Author

The author of more than 100 published books and with nearly 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.