This classic series has already inspired nearly 2 million readers, but both loyal fans and new readers will want this 20th anniversary edition of a Christian classic, which includes a foreword from the publisher, a letter from and Q & A with Francine Rivers, color map, an illustrated glossary, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use.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 forget--Hadassah. 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.
[a:Francine Rivers|6492|Francine Rivers|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1358956670p2/6492.jpg] tells a powerful story evoking tangible characters in a richly developed ancient Rome. Her use of language is simple and straight forward, but so heartfelt; revealing the longings and fears and unrest and corruption and faith of each of the characters beautifully. It's hard to analyze any writing when you're so immersed in these people's lives.
Her ancient world (ranging from Jerusalem to Rome to Ephesus) is as complete as her characters. There is nothing jarring, nothing out of place even though the culture is vastly different than ours and often cheesy in most narratives.
This is an amazingly balanced book; romantic without being trashy, full of faith and integrity without being preachy, allowing some characters to be corrupted without bringing our hearts into the darkness as well, and helping others find their way to freedom.
