<b>Book 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Redeeming Love</i> and <i>A Voice in the Wind.</i></b><br><br>From Francine Rivers comes the “compelling” and “emotionally charged” (<i>Booklist</i>, 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.<br><br>Believed 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?<br><br>Continuing 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.<br><br><i>Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.</i><br><br>“Francine 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.”<br>—<b>Debbie Macomber</b><br><br>“As 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.”<br>—<b>Angela Hunt</b><br><br>“Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”<br>—<b>Liz Curtis Higgs</b><br><br>“Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”<br>—<b>Bodie Thoene</b><br><br>“Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”<br>—<b>Romantic Times</b> Read Less