To Be Silent Would Be to Deny Their God, To Defy Would Bring the Wrath of the King.
Seeking quiet and safety after a hard childhood, Leah marries Judah, a strong and gentle man, and for the first time in her life Leah believes she'll have peace. But the very nation Judah was named for has been conquered by a cruel king, who decrees that all Jews are to conform to Syrian laws or risk death for following the laws of Moses.
Judah's father resists the decree, igniting a war that will cost him his life. But before dying, he commands Judah to pick up his sword and continue the fight--or bear responsibility for the obliteration of Israel. Leah, who wants nothing but peace, struggles with her husband's decision--what kind of God would destroy the peace she has sought for so long?
The miraculous story of the courageous Maccabees is told through the eyes of Judah's wife, who learns that love requires courage . . . and sacrifice.
This book is the second title in the series but stands alone with ease.
Wow. This book was crazy fantastic! Weaving fiction in with the rich historical time period you felt like you were living and walking with the characters.
Leah was abused and hurt. You can see that through her actions in the story and the hard time she has trusting. Her struggles make you hurt right along with her. Leah's growth and journey in the book are wonderful and realistic.
Judah was really stubborn and sometimes made me nuts. I thought at times he could have been a little more gentle with Leah, but I enjoyed seeing their relationship progress. Relationships take work no matter what time frame you are in. They have ups and downs and I enjoyed how the author portrayed that.
Overall it was a good story. I really love how it went in depth into a period that many wonder about. It isn't an easy breeze through in a weekend read. This is an in depth story that has rich multiple layers in it. I plan on reading the first book in the series ( Egypt's Sister) and hopefully there will be a third book as well.
So pick up your copy (you can get it here) and enjoy an amazing story. Happy reading!
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