Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God’s plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. A chance encounter that catapults them into the heart of history. So go get your copy now.A woman with a devastating secret. If you have already, but have not read Land of Silence, you won't be disappointed with it. If you have not venture into this genre, you should definitely try. two out two Biblical fiction I've read recently have been wonderful. Lastly, might I add how gorgeous this cover is, from the landscape to the colors to her outfit.

A story that shines brilliantly as we see how total despair gave us the one glimpse of hope in Jesus, and with hope comes healing for soul and mind. Claudia and Titus and Joanna and Cuza, all characters that gave depth to Land of Silence without stealing from Elianna's focus. He is definitely one that brings light to the room with his humor. Ethan's integrity, Elianna's tenacity and vulnerability all in one, and Viriato. And how real each character became right before our eyes.

How detailed we read of Tessa's research in trade during those times and the process of weaving linens. How beautifully intricate Tessa wrote of Elianna's family and her aspirations. Tessa chose to develop onto this by giving this woman, Elianna a back story filled with guilt and disappointment as a daughter.Ī story of forgiveness of self, of others and of letting go guilt and the weight of it that changed the course of Elianna's life. Yet, we can imagine the love and protection Jesus have for her with his loving term, 'daughter'. We don't even know her name, let alone her family. From the Bible, we don't know Elianna's story. Fictional as it is, the story of how Jesus healed this woman, through her faith is not. We can imagine the vast of people following Jesus, and how Elianna's story came to life. Rich in descriptive prose, we can almost see and feel the hillside, the workshop and the marketplace. Elianna is strong and her individuality shows through, giving readers a taste of Biblical life as a female, and still be able to relate to her. Tessa Afshar's Land of Silence brings the story of the bleeding woman to life.

Land of silence by tessa afshar