The Betrayal - (Brides of Gabriel) by Diane Noble (Paperback)

About the Book

The second book in the Brides of Gabriel series tells the story through the eyes of Bronwyn, Gabriel's second wife.

Book Synopsis

"Diane Noble not only explores the early days of the Mormon church; she also probes deeply into the human heart."
--Liz Curtis Higgs, bestselling author of Thorn in My Heart

In her powerful Brides of Gabriel historical series--a poignant and provocative romantic saga of the early years of Mormonism--award-winning author Diane Noble introduces readers to three unforgettable women married to the same man. Following her acclaimed novel, The Sister Wife, Noble's The Betrayal continues the magnificent story of honor, love, devotion, and the reality of polygamy. The Betrayal is seen through the eyes of Bronwyn, the second wife of Gabriel MacKay, as she struggles to come to terms with the dictates of her Mormon faith and its prophet, Joseph Smith, and the difficult promise she made to her dear friend and sister wife not to fall in love with the husband they share.

From the Back Cover

Ensnared in a religion she increasingly questions, Bronwyn faces an impossible choice.

When recently widowed Bronwyn becomes the second wife to Gabriel MacKay, she promises her new sister wife and best friend, Mary Rose, that the marriage will remain platonic. But she finds herself falling in love with the man who has promised to keep her safe--even as her heart struggles with her promise to her friend. When Gabriel marries a third wife, and as the practice of polygamy increases and the age of brides decreases, Bronwyn begins to question the righteousness of this new religion.

Even as the Saints journey to Salt Lake Valley, their new promised land, Bronwyn and Mary Rose plot their escape. But when they are suspected of treachery by Brigham Young's secret army--whose mission it is to punish apostates--the two sister wives face the most difficult decision of their lives, one that can mean life or death for those they love.

Review Quotes

"Prepare to burn the midnight oil."-Francine Rivers - Francine Rivers
"Diane Noble is at her best in The Sister Wife. I found myself transported by the richness of her words, the authenticity of her research and the depth of her spirit. Well done!" - Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of An Absence So Great
"Diane Noble not only explores the early days of the Mormon church; she also probes deeply into the human heart. As Mary Rose and Gabriel travel from the shores of England to the heartland of America, swept up in the religious fervor of the Saints, the pages turn faster and faster...right up to the breathless conclusion and the promise of more drama to come." - Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart
"The first book in the Brides of Gabriel series introduces us to the foundation of polygamy in Mormonism. A well-researched, gripping story written with depth of emotion, it tactfully illustrates different belief systems and explores plural marriage without sensationalizing it." - Romantic Times BOOKclub
"The Sister Wife is the first in Noble's Brides of Gabriel series, which, given the popularity of Big Love--the HBO television drama about a fundamentalist Mormon family in Utah--should be a big hit with readers." - Booklist
"This story digs deep into the actual practices, emotions, and religious struggles that these travelers experienced on their journey for salvation and provides a unique look at a fascinating historical time. Highly recommended." - Historical Novels Review