Library of congress cataloginginpublication data rivers, francine, date. A voice in the wind book by francine rivers thriftbooks. This heartstirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome. It is the story of a young christianjewish slave named hadassah living under the roman empire.
Throughout a voice in the wind we are able to watch hadassah mature in her faith and come to trust in the lord completely. The new york times bestselling author of redeeming love and a voice in the wind pens a captivating tale of suffering, seeking, and redemption set in appalachia in the 1850s. This a voice in the wind book is readable by you who hate those perfect word style. I followed all the characters easily and almost felt like i was hovering. A voice in the wind by francine rivers, paperback barnes. All other elements of the novel are drawn from the authors imagination. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the updated editions of this beloved series. Anniversary of the eastman wind ensemble, paperback book donald hunsberger wind library. A voice in the wind by francine rivers used like new. And the rating doesnt reflect some really good things about this book.
If you like a voice in the wind you might like similar books an echo in the darkness, the atonement child, the scarlet thread, redeeming love, as sure as the dawn. The saga begins on the streets of jerusalem during the roman siege of titus in approximately 60 a. A voice in the wind, the first book in the trilogy, introduces readers to hadassah, a young jewish girl captured and sold into slavery but still holding firm to her faith in god. The first book in the beloved mark of the lion series by the new york times bestselling author of redeeming love, a voice in the wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forgethadassah. A voice in the wind is written for adults but is sometimes studied by kids ages 16 and up.
A voice in the wind mark of the lion series plugged in. I was looking for recommendations on books like hers. So, when i was gifted with this one, a voice in the wind, it took a great amount of selfcontrol for me not to begin reading it that very evening a school night. The sons of israel went through the midst of the sea on the dry land, and the waters were like. Francine rivers grasps the readers attention immediately. Where real people, events, organizations, establishments, or locales appear, they are used fictitiously. A beautiful, well research and written book which really touched me. Rivers depicts the depravity and horror of this historical event with raw intensity as she describes the hostile takeover of the city. If you like a voice in the wind you might like similar books an echo in the darkness, the atonement child, the scarlet thread, redeeming love, as sure as.
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Rivers descries the journey thereit takes him two days on horsebackand everything marcus. Download a voice in the wind audiobook by francine rivers. The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like. This novel follows the life of hadassah, a christian slave. It is the authors desire to whet your appetite for gods word and his waysto apply. A voice in the wind, is set in a very bloody time period, so this book is not meant for the squeamish. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine.
Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. I first read it 15 years ago and it captivated me like no other work of fiction ever had. In her book a voice in the wind, francine rivers weaves an inspirational story that readers find inspiring and applicable to their lives. Because of that i have started reading it again and it is even more amazing than i remember. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the lord was not in the earthquake. A voice in the wind mark of the lion book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Somebody asked me recently why i enjoy inspirational fiction so much as i am not religious myself. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly father matthew 5. Although raised in a religious home, francine did not truly encounter christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother of three, and an established romance novelist. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I begin reading after work around 6pm, look up to realize its after 10pm, set the book aside, ready myself for bed, come back.
A voice in the wind mark of the lion pdf book library. This first historical fiction book in the mark of the lion series by francine rivers is published by tyndale house publishers. Mark of the lion series book 1 christian historical fiction novel set. However, rivers does historical fiction with class. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. A voice in the wind is the first book in the mark of the lion series by christian author francine rivers. We are in the midst of the golden age of fantasy literature and people are eagerly looking for more books like the name of the wind. You will find the data here are arrange for enjoyable looking at experience without leaving actually decrease the knowledge that want to deliver to you. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, this young slave girl clings to her faith in the living god for deliverance from the forces of decadent rome. This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers.
A voice in the wind is the first book in the mark of the lion series. While she is imperfect, she strives for what is write even if it costs her her life. Francine rivers doesnt have a time machine, i am sure, but reading her books one might wonder if she does. Any writer who lives in a modern secular society such as britain often produces historical fiction that is riddled with anachronism, as all aspects of life in the past were woven through with religious belief. A voice in the wind is my favorite francine rivers book. From 1976 to 1985, francine rivers had a successful writing career in the general market, and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. Mark of the lion series book 1 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Im a big fan of francine rivers a voice in the wind series. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. The book chronicles the challenges she faces as she strives to love those she serves in a christ like way. The first book in the bestselling mark of the lion series, a voice in the wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forgethadassah. Though torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, hadassah becomes a shining beacon of light in. Book trailer from francine rivers book a voice in the wind. Francine rivers, winner of the ecpa gold medallion, is a bestselling author of christian fiction.
In the misty peaks and valleys of appalachia roams the sin. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from francine rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. When hadassah is captured by roman soldiers, her entire family is killed. These editions include a new foreword from the publisher, a new preface from francine rivers and discussion questions. The first book in the beloved mark of the lion series by the new york times bestselling author of redeeming love, a voice in the wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to. Buy a cheap copy of a voice in the wind book by francine rivers. All three books in this latest edition of the mark of the lion collection include a. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Tyndale a voice in the wind christian books and bibles. The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles. I recently saw this edition in a bookstore and it was so beautiful i had to have it. A voice in the wind 1993 is a novel by francine rivers, and the first book in the mark of the lion series.